Maurizio Sarri has called for Chelsea's board to be patient with him as he draws on the example of Pep Guardiola's first season, when the Spaniard failed to win any trophies at Manchester City.
Chelsea prepare to face Man City on Saturday for the first time with Sarri as their coach, with the Italian's side under increased pressure after back-to-back away defeats to Tottenham and Wolves.
The Blues are now on the brink of dropping out of the Champions League places ahead of the match against undefeated City, with Sarri's men in fourth thanks to a superior goal difference over Arsenal.