I am more concerned with Manchester United's performance against smaller teams than against the bigger teams who I think the usually psychologically match each time they play. The problem is that with smaller teams they usually underate them and that affects how the game goes. If Manchester United can start ensuring that against the smaller teams that they win their games, they can end up in top four by the end of the season.
The have some current setbacks though with the injury to Cunha who has been very active in their attack. If Manchester United can also work on finishing off chances they create, they will be a scary team to play.
Manchester United poor performance is against both small and elite clubs, for the past year we can't relate Manchester United as an elite club. They haven't been performing to that level and zero improvement in the squad. The team has been a mess against small and big team. The team needs a total reform which they have started this season, you can see some qualities in their squad. And I believe with a good coach they can still get back with this current squad. Amorim can't manage this squad he's selection is so weak. Manchester United need an elite coach to manage the squad, I really want to see Manchester United returning to champions League spot.
If Amorim wants to stay in this club, his should change his formation and start playing a natural striker, starting a match without a striker is a poor tactic. He has good strikers in the bench but he would prefer to play a Midfielder in the top 9. After the international break, he has a lot of work to put in if not he will lose his job.