Michael Olise scored twice on either side of Jean-Philippe Mateta and Tyrick Mitchell’s goals to condemn Erik ten Hag’s side to a 13th Premier League defeat of the season.
The embarrassing performance and result increased United’s chances of suffering a record-low eighth-place finish, which would deny the club European football next season.
Several of the visitors’ players were accused of throwing another manager under the bus in South London, having been outfought and outclassed for the entire match.
However, eight of those who featured were signed by Ten Hag across the past two years, including Andre Onana, Mason Mount and Antony.
After full-time, cameras shot the trio in deep conversation as they slowly walked towards the tunnel, covering their mouths as if they wanted it to remain private.
And on Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football, Carragher interrupted host Dave Jones to tear into the three players for their actions.
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