I think both clubs are in disarray in their own ways. Both have great managers but not idea players. United have good players on paper but who seem to have really poor attitudes and undermine the manager eventually.
Chelsea have spent a lot of money but have a completely new squad who have had little time together and are very raw.
It’s easy to say “Chelsea should because they spent 1bn”. But I am talking about their current squads, manager, board, situation etc
Two good games and suddenly Chelsea are “back”
No one says they are back. But the path back seem much clearer for Chelsea than for Man United.
Chelsea have bought lots of young talent that is easy to see how they could kick on in a few years. Man United has almost the opposite problem. Several starters are nearing, or already passed, the point where they need replacing. Combined with several players who seem to contribute directly negatively to the performces, its clear Man United need a huge overhaul of the squad. Which is weird, given how Man United have been in a constant huge overhaul for the last decade. Which suggests there is something wrong within the club.
Chelsea have their issues, yes. And I would love nothing more than for that blood money funded club to fade into obscurity. But I see a clear path of improvement for then. I struggle far more to see that same path for Man United