'Bad eggs' - Alan Shearer rips into Manchester United after losing to Newcastle United

Alan Shearer has ripped into Manchester United's players following their defeat to Newcastle United.

The Red Devils lost 1-0 at St James' Park after Anthony Gordon's 56th-minute strike but the scoreline could have been much worse as Eddie Howe's side registered a staggering 22 shots at goal compared to the visitors' eight.

Erik ten Hag named Alejandro Garnacho, Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial in his three-man attack, and it was that area in particular that attracted the most criticism from Shearer.

"They [Newcastle] absolutely battered Man United in wide areas," Shearer said on Match of the Day. "[Kieran] Trippier and [Tino] Livramento were sensational against [Aaron] Wan-Bissaka and [Diogo] Dalot. 

'In their defence, they got no help whatsoever from [Alejandro] Garnacho and [Marcus] Rashford.

"Rashford didn't look at it at all - didn't look interested. It happened so many times. Newcastle created so many chances and they should have had many goals.

"For me, there are too many bad eggs in that Man United team. Too many bad attitudes. 

"It's alright when things are going well for you, you can get your feet on the ball, play and pick your head up when things are nice and rosy. 

"When it's not going for you, when you're a bit tired and you've got to roll your sleeves up, there's not enough characters in that team."

Rashford and Martial were hooked off on the hour-mark in place of Rasmus Hojlund and Antony, which brought some jeers from the travelling Man United fans.

Ten Hag was asked about Rashford's form in his post-match press conference but refused to address it publicly.

"I will talk to him and not the media," the Dutchman said. "I don't go into individual performances. I knew this issue was coming up and Marcus is investing a lot. He will return to his form, he will recover and he gets all our support."

Rashford hit 30 goals last season but has netted just two so far this campaign. In comparison, Anthony Gordon, a player fighting for a spot in the England squad, has seven goals.