Robbing the rich to aid the poor? Look at the Red Devils! Manchester United has a perfect record against Premier League teams ranked 4th to 9th but only one win against lower-half teams.

Each Premier League season has its teams that like to upset the big clubs, and this season that role belongs to the Red Devils. In round 14, Manchester United faced West Ham United at home, a team in the relegation zone, resulting in a 1-1 draw; they have earned only 1 point in their last 5 games and currently rank eighth with 22 points.

Up to this point in the season, after 14 Premier League matches, Manchester United has often acted as a giant-killer. This season, United has won every match against teams ranked 4th to 9th, which are:A 2-1 home victory over Chelsea, a 2-1 away win at Crystal Palace, a 2-0 home win against Sunderland, a 4-2 home triumph over Brighton, and a 2-1 away victory at Liverpool.However, against teams in the lower half of the table—those ranked 10th or below—Manchester United has either drawn or lost, with only one win, a 3-2 home victory over Burnley. Manchester United’s results againstEverton (0-1 at home), Tottenham Hotspur (2-2 away), Brentford (1-3 away), Nottingham Forest (2-2 away), and West Ham United (1-1 at home)have all failed to produce a win for Manchester United.

Manchester United has no European competition this season and their Premier League form is not great, but many teams have been underperforming, which means despite having 6 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses totaling 22 points in 14 rounds and sitting eighth, they are just one point behind Crystal Palace in fifth place. Currently, the top five Premier League teams qualify for the Champions League, so United still has a good chance to compete for a spot, but they need to improve their results against mid-to-lower table teams.