Liverpool defender Andy Robertson labelled his side's incredible 7-2 thrashing at Aston Villa as "embarrassing" and "not acceptable".
The shell-shocked Premier League champions were 4-1 down at half-time at Villa Park on following an Ollie Watkins hat-trick and John McGinn effort. Ross Barkley and Jack Grealish, netting a brace, then added to the hosts' tally after the break.
It was the first time Liverpool – whose goals came at 2-0 and 5-1 down via Mohamed Salah – had conceded seven in a match since 1963.
"I've scored hat-tricks before but it was against Newport away on a boggy pitch with about 2,000 people there.
"It's a shame there's no fans here but to score against a team like Liverpool is unbelievable.
"These times don't come around often so you've got to make the most of it. Enjoy the moment as, like the manager (Dean Smith) said, they don't come around often."
While Liverpool's winning start to the Premier League season crashed to a halt in their fourth fixture, Villa's continues – it is the first time since 1962-63 that they have opened a league campaign with three victories, and they are up to second in the table.
