Jamie Carragher has slammed Antony and Mason Mount for publicly debating Manchester United’s 4-0 defeat to Crystal Palace as they left the pitch at full-time.

The duo were involved in an animated discussion alongside goalkeeper Andre Onana after goals from Michael Olise (2), Jean-Philippe Mateta and Tyrick Mitchell consigned the Reds to their heaviest Premier League defeat of the season and significantly dented their hopes of securing European football.

After the game, however, when Antony and Mount, both substituted in the second half, were caught consulting one another about the 90 minutes of action at Selhurst Park, Carragher blasted the pair.

“Just get off the pitch! Talking and whispering behind your hand, you have been absolutely awful,” said the ex-Liverpool defender. “They are probably talking about one of the players, somebody else or the setup or the manager.

“Just get off the pitch. Shut up and get in, you’ve been beaten 4-0. Whispering and talking about other players. Honestly…embarrassing.”

Going into this weekend’s pivotal game against Arsenal at Old Trafford, United is currently ninth in the table, behind Chelsea and Newcastle United, following their defeat at Selhurst Park.

Thus, winning the FA Cup later this month against Manchester City seems to be United’s greatest chance of ensuring that European play returns to Old Trafford the following season.