United is in a very bad shape this period so united ambition this season should not be on how they can finish in the top four positions because that is not going to be possible, united target should be having a team that should be competitive and at least finish among the top team on the table.
United never showed they were ready to compete for top four, it is not a surprised that we see such performance from them even with latest signings, the season is still fresh but before now i thought Manchester United at the start of the season might pose a threat to opponent, but all the same way they seem to continue from last season. I don't think they will end the season too bad as of last season, they will do better but for the top four or down to sixth place, i doubt if they will reach that position.