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Jake Polden

One Man Utd star takes blame for Everton defeat - "I was the biggest problem"

Nemanja Matic has taken full responsibility for Manchester United's shocking 4-0 defeat by Everton on Sunday.

The Red Devils were battered in both halves at Goodison Park as Richarlison opened the scoring and Gylfi Sigurdsson made it two before the break.

United, who failed to even muster a single shot on goal in the first 45 minutes, weren't much better in the second half as Lucas Digne made it three and finally Theo Walcott completed the rout.

Matic has been out injured for Manchester United and hasn't featured since the 2-1 win over Watford on March 30.

Nemanja Matic has taken full responsibility for Manchester United's shocking 4-0 defeat (Getty Images)

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He returned against Everton but like so many of his Red Devils team-mates had a game to forget in the demolition job.

Speaking on TV2 after the match Matic shouldered the blame for the defeat.

"Nothing worked for us today. I was the most experienced player in the team today and did not play well, said the midfielder.

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"We can't blame the young lads. I was the biggest problem."

Manchester United have just four games to save their season by finishing in the top four but face champions Manchester City next.

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