'Just wrong' - Sky Sports pundit launches scathing attack on Erik ten Hag and Manchester United after drubbing

Manchester United’s Monday night drubbing away to Crystal Palace has been heavily criticised by fans, former players and pundits alike.

United were comfortably beaten by Palace as a brace from Michael Olise and goals from Jean-Philippe Mateta and Tyrick Mitchell sealed the win for the home side. Their hopes were dealt a huge blow ahead of the game after Bruno Fernandes and Scott McTominay both missed the trip.

But the performance level and subsequent drubbing has sparked fierce criticism - including from Monday Night Football pundit Jamie Carragher.

Carragher told Sky Sports: “This is one of the most poorly-coached teams in the Premier League. It’s not an opinion, that’s a fact. I get that [the backline was unavailable], I understand, your performance level will drop and your results will not be as good when you miss your best players, that’s obvious.

“But Erik ten Hag needs performances. You’ve got to make us believe there’s something there or working to something. If he was to lose his job, I don’t think he could have any complaints.

“I struggled to see how United would win, but I thought Palace might win 1-0 or 2-1 in a tight game. No Manchester United team should be getting beaten 4-0 by Crystal Palace.

“Manchester United’s under-23s team, I’d still not expect them to lose 4-0. I’ve never been a coach or manager, but I’ve been a player and I’ve been coached by top coaches and some of the things I see are just wrong.”