Robert Sanchez’s sending off inside five minutes at Old Trafford that gave Amorim the leg-up he so desperately needed allowed United to naturally break free from the Amorim shackles, up against 10 men and a Chelsea side immediately on the back foot. That brought Fernandes forward, off the leash. And the results were devastating.

Former England captain Alan Shearer believes Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has the support of the players.

Manchester United's players showed they were willing to fight for Ruben Amorim with a spirited display to beat Chelsea as both sides had a player sent off

Man United completely revamped their attack for Amorim, signing Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko to operate as the two number 10s and striker in Amorim's 3-4-2-1 formation, a system he has persisted with since joining the club.

Amorim has repeatedly insisted he has no plans to change his tactical setup, going as far as to warn United officials they would have to sack him if they want to see a different formation, and he doubled down on that stance ahead of Chelsea's visit to Old Trafford on Saturday.

Former Arsenal winger Theo Walcott has slammed Ruben Amorim for repeatedly switching his centre-backs during matches. The Portuguese boss' tactical tinkering nearly cost Manchester United dearly in Saturday's 2-1 triumph over Chelsea when Trevoh Chalobah netted a late consolation goal.

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has paid tribute to Bruno Fernandes, saying the midfielder "deserves to be in the history of the club" as he continues to act as his side's talisman in their hour of need.

Nottingham Forest were the first team to make a managerial change this season but it feels like a competitive race to be the next club to do so