It is very difficult for Manchester United to get into the top 4 places. Considering the tough rivals in the Premier League along with the point difference, I think it would be better for the league to fight to get to the European league. They had some good games against the best teams in the league, but considering the poor performance in the UCL this year, it was not the year they wanted at all.
That is not going to happen, at least I have to say I would be shocked if somehow ten Hag manages his team to achieve the top four, but as of now I would rule that possibility out at 99%. I don't know what would have to happen in order for them to climb up the table, but Manchester United is still facing Liverpool and Arsenal and some other pretty good teams. I doubt that now out of a sudden they turn into a top team and win most of their games. Even then it may not be enough as they are 9 points behind. Last season they somehow did it, but not this time.
Even if it happens, it will be a surprising event because the only game for now that I think they can get some points from is their next game against Brentford. If not for that game, I don’t think they will be able to get any more points that will take them to the top 4. It will be super hard.
Even though they were able to win against Liverpool in the FA Cup, that doesn’t still give them a chance to think they will be able to do that in the Premier League; moreover, it is not over yet; they still have a game with the same Liverpool, and I am sure Liverpool will wait for them to serve them a good one just to let them know their position in the league. So even though it is not good to downgrade a team, Manchester United is not a team to look down on, but based on consideration, it will be hard for them to make it to the top 4 in the table, but we see how it ends, but I also don’t have any hope for Manchester United.