"However, sources have told ESPN that, for now, Amorim retains the faith of the club's board, with the 40-year-old expected to be in charge for Chelsea's visit to Old Trafford on Saturday. After facing Enzo Maresca's side, United have games against Brentford and Sunderland before the October international break. No timeframe has been put on how long United's backing will last."
"Sources have told ESPN that while there's an acceptance that results must improve, the hierarchy believes there has been progress since last season. Ahead of the weekend's games, Amorim's team led the Premier League in a number of statistics, including xG, total shots and touches in the opposition's box. United also had more possession than City at the Etihad on Sunday and had a similar number of shots."
"Ahead of the weekend's games, Amorim's team led the Premier League in a number of statistics, including xG, total shots and touches in the opposition's box. United also had more possession than City at the Etihad on Sunday and had a similar number of shots. United sit 14th in the table after collecting four points from their first four fixtures."
Manchester United are giving Ruben Amorim more time following a 3-0 derby defeat to Manchester City. Amorim has overseen eight wins in 31 Premier League games since replacing Erik ten Hag in November. The loss produced the club's worst start to a season in 33 years and left United 14th after four fixtures. The board retains faith and expects Amorim to remain in charge for upcoming matches against Chelsea, Brentford and Sunderland, with no set timeframe on the backing. Team metrics show United leading the league in xG, total shots and touches in the opposition box despite inconsistent results.
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