Preston North End veteran Kevin Davies has given Manchester United some ammo to play with ahead of next week's FA Cup clash.
The Lilywhites host the Red Devils in the fifth round of the famous cup competition on Monday night and Davies believes his team might be getting Louis van Gaal's side at a very good time.
United have lost just one of their past 18 matches in all competitions but the former Bolton captain suggests that perhaps the star-studded Old Trafford squad is not playing as they should be.
"In terms of watching them, I don't think they're as exciting as they used to be but, when you lose someone like Sir Alex Ferguson, it's always going to take time," said Davies.
"They've got a bit of resilience about them. Not playing well and winning games you have to have. He's not had a settled side, there's been a lot of injuries. I don't think he's (van Gaal) quite found the right system.
"Just looking at one or two of the players, like (Robin) van Persie scoring last night, no real smile, he didn't look particularly happy. Wayne Rooney playing a bit deeper.
"It's probably different to what those players are used to. Players don't particularly like change anyway but a new manager comes in, new ways, are they enjoying it as much as they used to? I don't get that impression from the players.
"But you have to do the job that the manager asks of you. They're fantastic players but I don't think they're living up to expectations."
