I can't say they are a strong team right now, because with their appearance, they are like an ordinary team, maybe they are just a team with a big name, not a real strong team.
In this match, they are not necessarily able to get a win if they play badly. I can't make me sure that they will win, considering their performance this season.
You have hit the hammee on the head of the nail. People feel those clubs are strong enough to make it impossible for United from winning the trophy. But I still don't see it like that despite the weakness of United in EPL. Those clubs are not English teams except Tottenham.
What I think needs to be straightened out is how someone views a team. Yes, sometimes a team with a big name will always be the favorite, and I think that's not quite right, because they were great in the past, not now.
But we also can't blame people for thinking like that, because they must have their reasons. But don't let a big name be a benchmark that they will be able to win the title, we have to think objectively based on appearance, not because of the name.,