Manchester United dressing room must accept responsibility for glaring flaw

Manchester United's dressing room has faced constant accusations about their mentality. This group thrived in behind-closed-doors matches during the pandemic, they have struggled in raucous atmospheres and have a tendency to capitulate.

Erik ten Hag wanted to sign 'personalities' following his arrival in Manchester and he's done exactly that, but for all the progress that has been made at Old Trafford, the same tendency to spectacularly fold in adverse circumstances was seen on Sunday.

United were humiliated in a 7-0 shellacking at Anfield and the result was unexplainable. Liverpool stunned the away support with six goals in the second half and it was hard to blame those who headed for an early exit down the M62. A large portion of the away contingent stayed to applaud the players after the game and that was simply due to the goodwill they have earned.

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It was thought heavy, embarrassing defeats were behind this team, but Liverpool delivered a sobering reality check and the United fans who decided to watch the full 90 minutes needed something stronger than a Carabao energy drink on Sunday night.

United have conceded 17 goals in three games against Brentford, Man City and Liverpool this season and the mentality flaw in the club's dressing room has clearly not yet been eradicated, which was a surprise after months of progress.

The culture has changed at Carrington and for the better - it couldn't have got much worse. Ten Hag has been instrumental in raising standards and instilling discipline but he was helpless on the touchline for large periods of the second half.

Although Ten Hag has been tactically exceptional this season and he's ascending to