He told BBC Sport: "Manchester United have won four of their last five in the league, so while they are not playing great football they seem to be picking up the points where they need to in the league. It's not great to watch - let's get it right and be honest - but they are sixth at the moment, only three points off Tottenham (in fifth).
"They are doing OK, they could be doing better and playing better, but they are still in and around it.
"I was very lucky to speak with (Manchester United manager) Ten Hag in midweek for Football Focus, about the weekend's game, and he was very, very positive.
"He was saying that (morale on) the training ground was fine and saying we are all together, which I wanted to hear. I asked him about what do you say to the fans that are getting a bit annoyed about the way you are playing and some of the body language of the players.
"'Stay with us' he kept saying, 'we are OK, it's all about the process, it's all about the bigger picture'. So he is very positive."