The following is (slightly) tongue in cheek but contains a number of pertinent questions (that are getting louder by the match):
- How many more signings will it take to get Manchester United playing at a pace above pedestrian?
- If none of 3-5-2, 4-3-1-2, 4-1-4-1, 3-4-1-2, 3-3-3-1 or 3-4-1-2 formations bring a notably different change in fortunes, at what point does it become the manager's fault?
- Why has Angel Di Maria been playing up front, and has being played out of position damaged his confidence?
- Why have United scored just five goals in six matches against Spurs, Stoke, Yeovil, Southampton, QPR and Cambridge, given the resources at Van Gaal's disposal?
- Why is Ander Herrera so out of favour?
- If you want to play a short, passing game, why does Marouane Fellaini feature?
- Why has Adnan Januzaj fallen from grace so quickly?
- Given that United have no European commitments, why have their performances in cup competitions been so woeful?
- Why is Phil Jones taking corners?
- No really, why is Phil Jones taking corners?