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They also remain in a decent position in the Champions League group stage - despite being thrashed by Sporting - but know they must regain their form quickly to stay realistic contenders on all fronts.

Manchester United thrashed Leicester, external in the Carabao Cup at the end of October in Ruud van Nistelrooy’s first game as interim manager, but the Foxes had made nine changes from their previous league game.

Denver should bounce back after a humiliating thrashing by Baltimore, but will it be enough?

England were thrashed by eight wickets in the series decider as the hosts romped home in pursuit of 264 with seven overs to spare.

And it is particularly hard if your party has just gone down to a historically bad thrashing at the hands of the electorate.