I found funny how United got points this week right ? Because they have been lucky yesterday against Sheffield and it was just another game of United where you really don't know what to expect from them as they play without clear identity and vision upon the game itself. They are 8th in EPL and I don't think they will catch top 5 before the winter break comes.
Because Sheffield's opponents without any wins in the Premier League so naturally they won and I think with a score of 1-2 a difficulty Man United striker no one can score.
I think Erik Ten Hag always has dreams about his vision but the reality is that they are difficult to handle the squad to be more stable, I think what you said is still very difficult unless there is another change where they can get points in every match.
The week with the 10th Manchester Derby will meet and Old Trafford is this match, I think Man United will be stuck points now because it is difficult to beat Man City.