Manchester United crashed out of the FA Cup on Friday night, losing on penalties to Middlesbrough. It represented the latest setback in a season that seems to be going nowhere fast.
Performances since Ralf Rangnick came in as interim manager have been pretty average though United do remain in the Premier League top four.
But what is more concerning to fans is the shoddy attitude and lack of dedication from several United players, who have not warmed to Rangnick's methods.
SCOTT PATTERSON, from the Republik of Mancunia blog, offers his perspective on the mounting problems at Old Trafford.