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'Mourinho sacking would be unfair' - Man Utd urged by Essien to stick with under-fire boss

A man who has worked with the Portuguese at Chelsea and Real Madrid believes he remains the right coach for the inconsistent Red Devils

Manchester United taking the decision to sack Jose Mourinho would be “unfair”, says Michael Essien, with the Portuguese still the right man for the job.

A testing start to the 2018-19 campaign has seen pressure mount on a high-profile manager at Old Trafford.

Mourinho’s ongoing presence has divided opinion, although a number of his former players have spoken out in support of a coach who is being let down by an underperforming squad.