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'If you thought it couldn't get any lower - it just has': Gary Neville claims Man United's shambolic display at Brentford was 'like a men's team against Under 9s' and says Erik ten Hag's side were 'mauled and bullied'

Gary Neville has compared Manchester United to an 'Under-9s' side in their embarrassing performance against Brentford in the Premier League.

Neville criticised the side Erik ten Hag picked for the game, claiming they were collectively far too small to deal with the physicality of the game, despite the return of wantaway star Cristiano Ronaldo to the starting line-up.

United found themselves 4-0 down after 35 minutes at the Brentford Community Stadium after a stunning first-half display from the hosts.

Neville said after the game at the Brentford Community Stadium: 'Erik ten Hag has to wait nine days for the next game.