Manchester United have two choices for their next captain

Manchester United shouldn't try to forget that their Anfield aberration happened, but they must make sure that it never happens again.

Erik ten Hag will be eager for his side to learn the painful lessons from their thrashing at the weekend, though he will be cautious not to make any rash decisions on the back of such an embarrassment.

There has been plenty of call for change in the wake of the humiliating defeat, with a lot of it directed at Bruno Fernandes after his horrendous individual display.

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Fernandes was by no means the only United player to perform poorly on the day, but he is the one held accountable, given that he wore the armband and was supposed to set the standards.

The singling out of him is also in part due to the fact that there are few other scapegoats to pick. Ten Hag has a lot of credit in the bank and is well-liked by fans, while Lisandro Martinez and Casemiro, two of the worst players on the day, were spared harsh criticism because they are new to the club and have been instrumental in so many positives this season.

Fernandes often crosses the line with his moaning, but it is this anger and feeling of injustice that helps to fuel him and push him to his peak, with the 28-year-old often at his best when he has the bit between his teeth.

It went too far with his performance at Anfield, though it was not a complaint fired at him in wins over Manchester City or Barcelona, when he played out of position and helped his side secure huge wins.

An accusation that Fernandes is too hot-headed for the captaincy is also absurd, given that the fiery Roy Keane is still regarded as the epitome of everything you want in a captain.

The fact is,