Overview

• Ruben Amorim reiterated he will not abandon his back-three approach, saying "not even the Pope" could make him change, while allowing for gradual evolution.
• Manchester United enter the Chelsea match with four points from four league games and an early League Cup exit to Grimsby, following a 3-0 derby defeat at Manchester City.
• Amorim said a Carrington meeting with co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe showed support for a long-term project, with reports indicating expectations of European qualification this season.
• Multiple outlets report the head coach faces an informal short-game assessment to steady results, though the club has not confirmed any ultimatum.
• United are expected to target midfield reinforcements in January, with reports linking Elliot Anderson, Adam Wharton and Carlos Baleba as possible options.