There were high hopes Manchester United could kick on under new head coach Ruben Amorim after he made a solid start to life at Old Trafford last month.
An awkward-looking visit to face an Ipswich Town side managed by former Red Devils coach Kieran McKenna was navigated as United claimed a 1-1 draw at Portman Road and Marcus Rashford and and Joshua Zirkzee netted twice as Amorim home league bow brought a 4-0 win against struggling Everton.
However, the former Sporting CP head coach has experienced a downturn in form since that win after suffering defeats against Nottingham Forest, Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and Bournemouth. A dramatic derby win against Manchester City proved to be the only positive result in the last five games as United now prepare for a Boxing Day visit to Wolverhampton Wanderers.
But how does Manchester United’s form since Ruben Amorim’s appointment compare to their Premier League rivals?
5. Liverpool
Games played: 5 - Points gained: 11 | AFP via Getty Images
6. Aston Villa
Games played: 6 - Points gained: 10 | Getty Images
7. Crystal Palace
Games played: 6 - Points gained: 9 | Getty Images
8. Newcastle United
Games played: 6 - Points gained: 8 | Getty Images