"We have to say sorry to our fans"
Quique Sánchez Flores had to show face after his side's embarrassing defeat at the Etihad. He couldn't do anything else other than ask for the Watford fan's forgiveness after their lamentable performance.
"We need to say sorry to the fans. This is a collective responsibility. We are a pack and it is important to be compact in order to be strong", Sánchez Flores said after his side's crushing 8-0 defeat.
He started his second spell as Watford manager in quite peculiar fashion. After getting a deserved 1-1 draw at home to Arsenal, the 'Hornets' fell in a resounding way during their visit to Manchester.
The Spaniard surprisingly replaced his Spanish counterpart, Javi Garcia, during September's international break, after the latter had only picked up one point out of a possible 12.
Just like Sánchez Flores, the Watford players shouldered the blamed after the defeat. Mariappa and Foster asked the Watford fans for forgiveness while ensuring that no excuses would be made for the defeat.