But they’ve gone from bad to worse since sacking the Norwegian in November, shortly after a 4-1 defeat to Watford.
United do, though, still have a fighting chance of finishing fourth and bringing Champions League football to Old Trafford next term.
Their 3-2 victory over Norwich on Saturday, coupled with losses for Tottenham and Arsenal on the same day, has given them a shot.
United do, however, still have to go up against the likes of Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal before the season ends.
And how they fare is something only time will tell.
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