He does compete. But Manchester United, as you well know, is not merely about competing.
The issue with Moyes is that, due to where he has managed, he hasn’t been able to buy players at the level of a United or a City or a Chelsea. He hasn’t managed in the Champions League. I’m not saying he isn’t a good manager. In fact, he’s a loyal club servant and that may be a contributing factor if he gets the United job.
But elite? Sorry. No.
What was Fergie when United hired him, he won at Aberdeen in the Scottish League, but could anyone have foresaw what he would have done all those years ago?