India, Sept. 19 -- It was almost a year ago that Frank Ilett took a vow. The Manchester United fan said he would not cut his hair till the team won five matches in a row. He is still waiting and by the looks of it, it is going to be a while before he can snip his locks into shape.

For sure, Manchester United can beat Chelsea on Saturday. Just like the FA Cup wins last year against Manchester City and Liverpool, they are capable of the odd upset. There is enough individual quality in the roster for that. But improvement of any kind, it will not be. Sunday's chaotic collapse provided ample proof of that.

Narrowed down, proof came in the 18th minute when with 11 players in their defensive third, Manchester United could not prevent Phil Fod...