Amorim struggles as Premier League's other Portuguese coaches thrive

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim arrived at Old Trafford a little over a month ago with a glowing reputation and backed by many to be the man to turn around the club's flagging fortunes.

But 10 games into his reign the former Sporting boss has not only struggled to ignite United's season, he has also been outshone by the Premier League's three other Portuguese coaches.

Amorim has won four, lost five and drawn one of his 10 games in charge in all competitions and his stuttering side are 14th in the table having lost four of their last five league games.

His captain Bruno Fernandes was sent off for the third time this season in the 2-0 loss at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Thursday and they conceded direct from a corner for the second time in three matches.

Add the impasse with forward Marcus Rashford, who Amorim left out of his squad for the fourth successive match, and the problems are piled high for the 39-year-old.

Amorim's failure to even get a 'new manager bounce' is in stark contrast to the situation at Wolves where compatriot Vitor Pereira has had two straight wins since replacing Gary O'Neil.

Pereira enjoyed a dream first home game on Thursday as his side beat 10-man United to climb out of the relegation zone.

Another Portuguese manager has also got the better of Amorim since he took over - Nottingham Forest's Nuno Espirito Santo.

Forest's 3-2 win against United was their first success at Old Trafford in almost 30 years and Espirito Santo has now led the Midlands club to third in the table - heights they have not seen since the days of the great Brian Clough.

While Forest are a point off second-placed Chelsea, United are closer to the drop zone than the top four and next host in-form Newcastle United and visit leaders