The Scot has come under increasing pressure at Old Trafford, following a 3-0 derby defeat to Manchester City, but will be hoping to make a mends when Aston Villa visit Old Trafford.
United are guaranteed to end the year on their lowest points total in Premier League history, but Moyes insists any manager would have had difficulty turning what he describes as an "ageing" squad into title contenders.
"If Sir Alex were here this year it would be difficult for him as well and I'm sure he'd agree," the United manager said.
"People are aware there's a squad that is ageing, so it would have been a tough season for whoever was in charge of United this year. It could have been the case no matter what."
Moyes is bracing himself for the first sign of revolt against his reign on Saturday afternoon.
A group of supporters have clubbed together £840 to pay for a plane to trail a banner above Old Trafford which reads 'Wrong One - Moyes Out' during United's lunch-time kick-off versus Aston Villa.
A statement from the fans on the Red Issue website said the decision was "borne out of acute frustration - frustration at the poor results, lack of fight on the pitch and the unavoidable signs the David Moyes isn't up to the highest standards required to manage Manchester United Football Club.
"A significant proportion of Manchester United fans have had enough and unequivocally want David Moyes sacked."
But the beleaguered Scot insists he retains the support of most United fans despite his poor record this season.
"Everywhere I go, I get great support from Manchester United supporters," Moyes said.
"I went to dinner last night for Darren Fletcher and (some fans) came up to me and said: 'keep going, we understand exactly the situation the club and the team is in'.
"They were really supportive and every time I've gone to Old Trafford, the crowd have been great.
"I'm seeing it different to what a lot of people are seeing.
"I'm witnessing great support."
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