Roy Keane admitted he was lost for words after Manchester United were thrashed 7-0 at Anfield in a record defeat.
The United legend said his team "threw the towel in" as their big rivals ran riot in the Premier League clash.
On the back of winning the Carabao Cup and enjoying a resurgence under Erik ten Hag, United came to Anfield in formidable form.
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But when Cody Gakpo gave Liverpool the lead in the 43rd minute, things went from bad to worse for the away side.
Six goals would follow in the second half, with Gakpo, Darwin Nunez and Mohamed Salah all bagging a brace before Robert Firmino scored the seventh and final goal.
It was a horror defeat for United that left Keane uncharacesterically lost for words.
He told Sky Sports: "The senior players were embarrassing, they didn't show any leadership skills. The goals they gave away were shocking.
"It's a tough day for United. Thank god I've never been part of a team that was beaten by that much when playing for Man United.
"The players will be embarrassed. There's no doubt they will be ashamed of their performance, especially in the second half when the going got tough. They just went missing...
"When you go 2-0 down, you've got to show some sort of fight and spirit. They didn't show any of that.
"I could go in hard on Manchester United and of course I will, but I also have to say that Liverpool were absolutely amazing...
"I never thought United were back to their very best, they have had some very good results. They have been giving teams chances, even over the last few weeks. Teams have let them off the hook...
"The senior players really let the club down today. If I ever got beaten in a game like this at 6-0 or 7-0, you'd go into hiding.
"You'd go into hiding. They might go missing for a few days, I'd go missing for a few months. It really is that embarrassing for the players.
"What can you do? That's the game, they've got to bounce back...
"I'm not sure what else to say, I'm in shock!"
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