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 Rewind to the early weeks of this Premier

 League season, when Manchester United

 appeared to have a team capable of competing

 for prizes. 

When United defeated Newcastle 4-1 in 

September, there were weaknesses in the 

performance, but they were rendered practically

 meaningless by the individual excellence 

on display. That had been the formula under 

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, so when his reign 

came to an end the following month, 

it seemed like things would get better once 

a savvy manager took over. 

However, the difficulties were far more 

serious than anyone could have predicted 

at the time. The idea that this team is even 

close to fighting for the crown after another

 desperate day in this most depressing 

season is laughable.