Former assistant manager, Mike Phelan, has seen no signs of improvement in the team since Sir Alex Ferguson left the club back in 2013
Former Manchester United coach Mike Phelan says that Jose Mourinho's current squad are 'lagging behind' their rivals and in danger of mirroring Liverpool's trophy drought.
The Red Devils have already fallen 16 points off the pace in the Premier League this season and currently occupy sixth place, with only seven wins to their name.
A trip to Anfield on Sunday beckons and defeat could spell the end of United's top-four chances, with Chelsea already eight points in front in the final Champions League position.