With the boss making six changes to the line-up, including handing a start to 17-year-old Mason Greenwood, United started brightly and had chances to make the early breakthrough before conceding a penalty midway through the first half. Nathaniel Mendez-Liang delivered from the spot, before doubling the Bluebirds' lead after the break on an afternoon to forget.
Speaking to MUTV and BBC Sport afterwards, the boss delivered his assessment on the game, the performance of Greenwood, the unbelievable support from the fans and what needs to be done over the summer before the squad gears up for the new campaign.