The club have failed to win at Old Trafford since the opening weekend of the season.
And they've already been dumped out of the Carabao Cup to lower league opposition.
Jose Mourinho seems to be falling out with his players one by one, while pinning the blame of Paul Pogba.
City and Liverpool are already steaming away from United in the league as United sit nine points off the pace.
And despite spending a huge amount since Fergie retired, Saunders says barely any players would be worthy of a place in their rivals' teams.
“This is Ma“This is Manchester United,” Saunders said on talkSPORT.
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“There are too many things on the back pages that are nothing to do with football.
“Every time you pick up the newspaper it’s about those two arguing.
“United are not playing very good football.
“Manchester United have spent around £900m since Sir Alex Ferguson left.
“The whole place looks a shambles to me.”
United face Newcastle when they return to top-flight action on Saturday (5.30pm).