The Red Devils have hardly improved since the former Sporting boss replaced Erik ten Hag, albeit they have tended to raise their game against so-called bigger opposition.
Spurs endured a particularly bruising week, exiting both domestic cup competitions to leave only the Europa League on which to focus as an avenue for success this season.
Tottenham entertain Manchester United in a heavyweight Premier League fixture on Sunday, with both sides under pressure.
Ange Postecoglou may be without a whole host of key first-team players but there is little doubt the pressure is building.
Neither fully convince, which could well lead to an entertaining clash in north London.