United have been humiliated by Liverpool and Man City this term, but the result felt like a new low. They looked dysfunctional, devoid of creativity and unlikely to score after conceding.

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Richarlison started showboating in the 57th minute, almost balancing the ball like a performing seal. Jadon Sancho was too timid and conceded a corner.

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It is unlikely there is anyone in the current Manchester United squad who has it in them to. Even Dominic Calvert-Lewin

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Ralf Rangnick sounded like Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on the eve of the game, extolling United's training performances.

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The Reds have won just three of their last 12 games and nine out of 22 under Ralf Rangnick.United cannot ignore full-time reactions after Everton defeat

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