As usual, the away end was packed out, despite widespread travel disruption making the trip to the capital a challenge for fans.
However, the chastening evening on the field at the Gtech Community Stadium did not deter the travelling Reds from showing defiance in their corner of the ground.
“I feel really sorry for the fans," said Ten Hag in a post-match interview.
“They give everything to support us and we let them down.”
Even when the players returned to the field at the start of the second 45, already trailing 4-0, the away fans maintained the decibel levels, with chants including the Manchester United Calypso song being given a loud and prolonged airing.