Man United fans must finally accept reality, which is both better and worse than they think

If you've followed Manchester United for the past 10 years or so, you know the story by now. It goes something like this. First, there's a bad season. The richest team in the Premier League somehow finishes too low to qualify for the Champions League. A previously beloved manager suddenly looks clueless. A bunch of highly paid, previously successful players barely look good enough to play in the Premier League, let alone for a team that wants to compete for every major trophy.