It's a shame that Manchester United have been unable to find consistency this season, because the Premier League is there for the taking.
Each team in the top five has fewer points than their equivalents a year ago, but when an opportunity opens up, United spurn it. They win when they're not expected to and lose when victory is anticipated. If that doesn't sound like a contradiction, they win against the best teams and lose against the worst.
There are big differences in home and away results. Crystal Palace and Bournemouth have picked up as many points -- 19 -- on the road as United, who were beaten for a sixth time on their travels at West Brom on Sunday.