Manchester United and Louis Van Gaal humiliated by MK Dons – in pictures

Louis Van Gaal endured a torrid introduction to the Capital One Cup, watching his team suffer a 4-0 defeat on the day that Ángel di María signed for £59.7m

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There’s a record attendance of 26,969 inside Stadium MK for the visit of Manchester United. Photograph: JMP/REX

Javier Hernandez goes past Kyle McFadzean as United start brightly. Photograph: Clive Mason/Getty Images

But then a United gaff gifts MK Dons the lead. Jonny Evans miscues a pass to David De Gea, which Ben Reeves pounces on, before poking it into the path of his team-mate, William Grigg. He shoots into a gaping net from about seven yards out. Photograph: Carl Court/AFP/Getty Images

Danny Welbeck screams in frustration as United again fail to find the target. In fact the visitors can’t manage a single shot on target until the 72nd minute. Photograph: JMP/REX

Just past the hour mark United squander possession again. Grigg streaks down the field then plays the ball wide to Ben Reeves, who sprints towards the corner, then sends in a cross. Unmarked upon his arrival in the Manchester United penalty area, Grigg splendidly and cheekily chests the ball past David De Gea and into the net. Photograph: JMP/REX

Will Grigg has every reason to be chuffed, that was a fabulous and audacious finish. Photograph: JMP/REX

The MK Dons fans are just as happy. Photograph: Nick Potts/PA

LVG isn’t. Photograph: Matt West/BPI/REX

Benik Afobe comes on for two goal hero Grigg and in possibly his first touch of the game sweeps the ball past David de Gea to make it 3-0. Photograph: Carl Court/AFP/Getty Images

It’s so easy for Afobe and the MK Dons. Photograph: Carl Court/AFP/Getty Images

It’s not pretty viewing for the United bench ... Photograph: Clive Mason/Getty Images

Or their keeper David De Gea Photograph: JMP/REX

With six minutes to go Benik Afobe powers his way through three half-hearted United challenges ... Photograph: JMP/REX

Before firing home the home side’s fourth. Photograph: JMP/REX

The fans and players are delirious. Photograph: Alex Morton/Action Images

MK Dons captain Dean Lewington applauds the fans after the League One side’s famous victory. Photograph: Clive Mason/Getty Images

MK Dons Chairman Pete Winkelman celebrates with the players in the dressing room. Photograph: Alex Morton/Action Images