Previous managers Louis van Gaal and David Moyes both had a superior record to Mourinho after the same number of games, and the team's indifferent start to the season has caused some commentators to suggest the club are in crisis.

Manchester United lost 2-0 to Fenerbahce on Thursday in the same week that the 53-year-old was given a one-match touchline ban after two separate charges of misconduct.

However despite the air of a crisis at Old Trafford, former Manchester United great Eric Cantona has thrown his support behind Mourinho.