In one of their best displays under interim Ralf Rangnick, United were eventually punished for their lackluster finishing.
This leaves the Champions League as the only real opportunity for the club to win a trophy.
While it might seem unrealistic now, United could have been in a much stronger position and only have themselves to blame after an appalling transfer window.
In a market where teams like Aston Villa, Liverpool, Tottenham and Newcastle have addressed key issues, United was once again left cutting costs.
The team was crying out for a defensive midfielder, and the club refused to spend a penny.
In one of their best displays under interim Ralf Rangnick, United were eventually punished for their lackluster finishing.
This leaves the Champions League as the only real opportunity for the club to win a trophy.
While it might seem unrealistic now, United could have been in a much stronger position and only have themselves to blame after an appalling transfer window.
In a market where teams like Aston Villa, Liverpool, Tottenham and Newcastle have addressed key issues, United was once again left cutting costs.
The team was crying out for a defensive midfielder, and the club refused to spend a penny.