Liverpool, Blackburn Among 4 Teams That Have Handed Manchester United Their Heaviest Defeats

• Manchester United were handed one of their most humbling defeats in the Premier League by Liverpool
• The Red Devils were thoroughly whitewashed at Anfield in what could be considered infamy by United fans
• Blackburn Rovers, Wolverhampton are among the teams that have handed United their worst defeats

Liverpool handed Manchester United one of their worst defeats in the Premier League after thrashing Erik ten Hag's team 7-0 last weekend.

Embarrassing scenes were captured at Anfield on Sunday, February 5, as the Red Devils were thoroughly humiliated away from home.

Although the first half ended 1-0 in favour of the hosts, Liverpool were ruthless in the second half of the encounter, scoring six more goals to make it 7-0.

Here we look at the 6 heaviest defeats suffered by the great Manchester United.

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Man Utd biggest ever defeats

April 10, 1926 - Blackburn Rovers 7-0 Manchester United

The Red Devils suffered their first heaviest loss in the Premier League to Blackburn Rovers, when they were humiliated 7-0 at Ewood Park.

The result has gone down the history books along with the others as the day that Manchester United were handed their biggest league defeat ever.

December 27, 1930- Aston Villa 7 -0 Manchester United

Manchester United were embarrassed 7-0 by Aston Villa on December 27, 1930, at Villa Park. It remains one of the club’s heaviest defeats.

Despite being one of the most decorated clubs in the world, the Red Devils were thoroughly beaten.

Manager Billy Smith’s boys pulled apart Man United in the old First Division.

Eric Houghton, George Brown and Jack Mandley all scored a brace each in the encounter, while Joe Beresford completed the rout.

December 26, 1931- Wolverhampton Wanderers 7-0 Manchester United

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It was Matchday 22 of the season and the Wolves devoured the Red Devils to the bones.

The rout started as early as the 3rd minute when Jim Deacon 3 found the back of the net. Bill Hartil, Bill Bottrill, Bill Barraclough and Charles Phillips all grabbed a goal each in the encounter.

March 5, 2023- Liverpool 7-0 Manchester United

A United side managed by Erik ten Hag suffered utter demolition at Anfield at the hands of Liverpool. It is the club’s most humbling Premier League defeat.

After a very impressive first half, the Red Devils crumbled in the second 45 minutes of the encounter and they were completely humiliated by a result that will go down as infamy for Man Utd fans.

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The post-mortem into the Anfield debacle is certainly set to last until Manchester United take to the pitch next to provide a response.

United shipped in seven goals from a ruthless Liverpool side who have had their struggles this season.