Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim will be looking for his team’s win against Chelsea on Saturday to serve as the spark that ignites their season.

Manchester United’s season has started sluggishly, but they managed a 2-1 victory over Chelsea, who were reduced to ten players early on when goalkeeper Robert Sanchez received a red card after just five minutes.

 

United also went down to ten men before halftime following Casemiro’s dismissal, yet they still held their ground and secured the win at Old Trafford.

 

The result, only their second league victory of the campaign, slightly eased the mounting pressure on manager Ruben Amorim, who has faced difficulties since assuming charge last November.

 

However, reports now suggest the club’s hierarchy have prepared a shortlist of potential successors should Amorim be dismissed.

 

According to Football Insider, three names have been identified: Oliver Glasner, Marco Silva, and Andoni Iraola.

 

Glasner, currently at Crystal Palace, is in the final year of his contract and has recently led the Eagles to FA Cup and Community Shield success, while also guiding them in the Europa Conference League.

 

Iraola, managing Bournemouth, is also nearing the end of his contract, which places him on United’s radar.

 

Meanwhile, Fulham coach Marco Silva is reportedly unsettled due to the Cottagers’ lack of ambition, making him another possible option.

 

Despite these considerations, the report emphasizes that Amorim still enjoys the backing of the club’s leadership and is unlikely to face immediate dismissal.