Manchester United are willing to give Ruben Amorim more time to turn things around following the chastening derby defeat to Manchester City , sources have told ESPN.

Amorim is facing increased pressure in the aftermath of the result at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.

The Portuguese coach has overseen just eight wins from 31 Premier League games since taking over from Erik ten Hag in November.

The 3-0 defeat to City also condemned United to their worst start to a season in 33 years.

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 inte

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