'Embarrassing' - Luke Shaw makes brutal admission after Manchester United defeat against Liverpool

Luke Shaw has admitted he is 'embarrassed' about Manchester United's performance after losing 7-0 against Liverpool.

After weeks of progress, United visited Anfield riding high on confidence but they were given a reality check instead. Liverpool were leading 1-0 at half-time thanks to Cody Gakpo's goal, but the bulk of the damage was done after the break.

United conceded six goals after half-time and they spectacularly capitulated at the hands of their most fierce rivals.

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Erik ten Hag looked furious on the touchline and he made multiple changes to try to stop the rot but Liverpool did not relent.

Shaw endured a difficult afternoon himself and he was the first player to emerge from the dressing room after the game.

"It's hard to explain this. I think the standards where we have been at, it was nowhere near it," Shaw told Viaplay.

"I feel embarrassed for the fans and the people who were watching for us. I can only apologise. It's not going to be easy watching this back. But he [Ten Hag] is going to make us watch it back, and show us what we need to learn from this embarrassment."

United play Real Betis next in the Europa League on Thursday.

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