De Gea and Bruno Fernandes told to 'shut up' as pundits slam 'appalling' Man United

An embarrassing 4-1 loss at Vicarage Road signalled the end of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's reign as Manchester United manager, with the writing on the wall for some time.

United have won just once in the Premier League in their previous seven games, which included a 5-0 loss to Liverpool and a 2-0 defeat to derby rivals Man City.

During an emotional interview with MUTV, Solskjaer admitted he paid the penalty for not being able to 'take the next step' at Old Trafford.

However, former Crystal Palace owner Jordan insists the players must be held accountable for performing so poorly and not displaying enough leadership.

Following the match, goalkeeper David De Gea provided a candid insight into United's performance, admitting they were 'embarrassing' but insisting the players must take responsibility, rather than everyone piling on their manager.

Fernandes repeated that sentiment as the boss and his players went over to the away fans at Vicarage Road after the game, motioning for fans not to boo Solskjaer and instead insisting the players are to blame.

But Jordan insists they should be doing their talking, while also backing their manager, on the pitch.

"The team reflects leadership - leadership was embodied on the exit interview," said the White and Jordan host.

"I'm not interested in who your friends were, I'm not interested in what acquaintances you've made, I'm not interested in how you have enjoyed yourself at Manchester United or how Man United represents you.

"Man United is a winning machine; that's what it should represent. Not a glad-handing, back-slapping, jobs-for-the-boys mentality where excuses are built up.

"It is a winning machine that was built up over 20 years by Alex Ferguson and it has become anything but that now and that is in part because of the Glazer's ownership because the economics of Manchester United have changed, because of the way it is controlled has changed.

"But also, because the culture of the players has been allowed to get out of hand. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, in that dressing room, with the 'Nicest Man in the World' hat on, cannot control the expectations of those players.

"You've got Harry Maguire running around putting fingers in his ears whilst playing for England against Albania and his next game out, you get that.

"You've got him two years ago running around on a Greek island giving it the big'un and he probably got away with a lot more than people understand.

"De Gea comes out, what are you? You didn't do that much either, you're talking about they can't defend. You can't save that much either!

"Shut up! Look at Fernandes; Fernandes is waving at the crowd. Did you see your own performance?

"The whole of that team, with a very few exceptions, were appalling and there should be an element of self-pride if nothing else."

Mauricio Pochettino is 'desperate' to become Manchester United's new manager, sources close to the Argentine have told talkSPORT.

United have identified Pochettino as their top target to be Solskjaer's long-term successor and are willing to wait until the summer to clinch his signature.

The PSG boss's wife and children still live in London, fuelling his desire to return to the Premier League.