Manchester United should abolish any thought of qualifying for next season champions league. They Haven't really played that well this campaign to deserve a top 4 finish. Besides Aston Villa and Tottenham will stand as a hindrance. If they can secure an Europa league finish it is a good season for them. It will be much more better if they can also get to the FA cup final and eventually win it. The coach should prioritize winning the FA cup and Europa league spot, over a top 4 finish. I can bet on Tottenham that they will finish in the top 4. If they can find that their early season form, they will dislodge Aston Villa from the top 4.
Why not? All clubs must want to find their own targets including Manchester United which is still possible to catch up with points in the top 4 so it isn't wrong if they still want the competition to be in the top 4 even though their current performance is still not too stable .
In addition the current points acquisition is still very likely for them to compete even though their chances are probability a little smaller than Tottenham and Aston Villa at the moment but as long as the season lasts the competition can still continue before the end of the season .
It would be very wrong if a club doesnt want to achieve in every season that rolls out bcause they wouldnt have the enthusiasm to be able to compete because they dont have any reason in it so it is not wrong if Manchester United still want to try to compete with several clubs above them for the top 4 positions this season.