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Since opening with a 1-1 Premier League draw at Ipswich Town, Amorim has won just two league games, with victories over Everton and rival Manchester City being tempered by defeats to Arsenal, Nottingham Forest, Bournemouth and Wolverhampton Wanderers.

But many United fans seem prepared to give the new boss more time to settle, and Amorim has also received backing from club legend Ronaldo, who believes his compatriot is the right person to lead the club towards a new era of success.

"He [Amorim] did a fantastic job in Portugal with my old club, Sporting CP," Ronaldo said when speaking at the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai, where he was named Best Middle East Player of 2024.

"But, the Premier League is a different beast, it's the most competitive league in the world. I knew it would be tough and they will continue in the storm.

"But the storm will finish and the sun will rise.

"Fingers crossed, it will be good for him, and I wish the best for Manchester United because it is a club I still love."

Amorim gave a frank assessment of his opening weeks in Manchester, with his team currently a lowly 14th on the Premier League table, with four defeats in its past five matches in the competition, as many as it suffered in its previous 15.

The Portuguese coach arrived on a wave of positivity after his time at Sporting, but that has evaporated after five defeats in his first 10 games in all competitions.

The 39-year-old openly admitted he is already under pressure, despite his short time in the job after United's defeat at Wolves.

"I know that if we don't win, regardless if they pay the buyout or not, every manager is in danger," Amorim said. "I like that, because that is the job."

Amorim's men will end 2024 with a Premier League clash with Newcastle United they look to avoid a third successive league defeat.

They are unbeaten at home against the Magpies in league action since 2013.