An angry Erik ten Hag has shared his first thoughts following Manchester United's shock 7-0 defeat to Liverpool on Sunday evening.
The Merseyside club thumped the Red Devils in record fashion, with Darwin Nunez, Mohamed Salah and Cody Gakpo each scoring a brace, and Roberto Firmino also getting on the scoresheet.
It is the first time the Red Devils have lost by seven goals in any competition since a defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers on Boxing Day in 1931.
This was also the biggest defeat in Ten Hag's entire managerial career to date.
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In a post-match press conference, Ten Hag described the match as a reality check for the Red Devils.
"Second half, it was just not us," the manager said, per ESPN.
"It was not our standards. We didn't play as a team.
"It was unprofessional. Yes [I am angry]. Definitely.
"I am surprised because I have seen the last weeks and months this team is resilient and has a winning attitude.
"Second half, we didn't have a winning attitude at all. We didn't stick to the plan and we didn't do our jobs.
"We didn't track back and it was really unprofessional.
"We have seen in the past we can bounce back. After Brentford, after Manchester City.
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"This is definitely a strong setback and is unacceptable.
"I'm really disappointed and angry about it.
"It is a reality check. We have to take this strong."
Salah's brace, meanwhile, ensured that he is now Liverpool's all-time top goalscorer in the Premier League.
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