Manchester United will give Jose Mourinho time to turn his fortunes around, according to former Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien.
A report in The Mirror on Friday claimed Mourinho will be sacked regardless of his side's result against Newcastle United at Old Trafford on Saturday.
United dismissed the rumour as "nonsense", but there remains significant scrutiny on the manager's position following a run of four games without a victory in all competitions.
"There's bound to be pressure when you are managing United," he told Omnisport. "He's working things through with the team. Hopefully, he can turn things around.
"Mourinho was a big influence on me when I was at Chelsea. We still talk, and our relationship is good.
"I expect Man United to give him time. With Mourinho, you are always going to win trophies."
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