By Tom Victor

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Ruben Amorim has a chance to alleviate some of the pressure following last weekend’s derby loss as Manchester United welcome Chelsea to Old Trafford on Saturday. It will be a test to see if his team can capitalise on not having European commitments, especially with their opponents returning from a midweek Champions League outing Munich. Despite last weekend’s defeat, Amorim insisted he had no plans to abandon his principles. However, with an average of just one point per game over this and the previous season, the Portuguese is facing scrutiny. The weekend also offers a chance for one of United’s ex-stars, Alejandro Garnacho , to potentially do even more damage to his former club. After showing potential from the bench for Chelsea who he joined in the summer, the winger could start for the first time for the Blues on Saturday. The match on Saturday is one of three before the next international break that could significantly influence United’s season. They are set to visit Brentford on 27 September, followed by hosting Sunderland at Old Trafford at the start of October. Ahead of the clash with Chelsea, Amorim has received a boost with a couple of first-team players potentially returning from injury. This is just one of the latest updates as we bring you ahead of a huge game on Saturday evening. Matheus Cunha and Mason Mount are both in line to return to the pitch against Chelsea on Saturday, following their absence from the Manchester derby due to injuries. Both players sustained injuries during the win over Burnley, but their conditions aren’t as severe as initially feared, although some other players remain sidelined. “[Diogo] Dalot is out, Mount and Cunha are in the squad,” Ruben Amorim confirmed at his pre-match press conference on Friday. “[Lisandro] Martinez is still out. I think that is it. There was no clue as to whether Cunha or Mount might start against Chelsea, but Tyrell Malacia, who is still with United after an unsuccessful attempt to transfer last summer, is some way off a return. “Tyrell Malacia is returning to contact with team-mates and the ball in the U21s then we’ll see,” the manager added. Manchester United’s current points tally is their lowest since the equivalent stage of the 1992-93 Premier League season. This slow start has led to speculation about Ruben Amorim’s future, and former England striker Alan Shearer has suggested that a defeat this weekend could be the tipping point. Speaking to Betfair, Shearer suggested another defeat like the one in the derby could mean curtains for Amorim. “If they were then you’d have to fear for what’s going to happen going forward for the manager,” he said. “Something must improve rapidly. Man United can’t be lingering in 14th/15th/16th in the Premier League.”[Lisandro] Martinez is still out. I think that is it. “There hasn’t been an improvement at all up to now and that can’t continue with what they spent. There has to be something that gets them going and if that doesn’t happen quickly then everyone knows the rules when it comes to football management.” Marcus Rashford reminded Manchester United fans of his quality with a Champions League double against Newcastle on Thursday night, but suggested there’s plenty more to come. The England star opened his account for loan club Barcelona, scoring a fine header before beating Nick Pope with an unstoppable effort, as Barca held on for a 2-1 win at St James’ Park. “It is going good. I am obviously learning a lot,” Rashford told TNT Sports after a match-winning display in front of watching England manager Thomas Tuchel. “It is a new way of football. Iam enjoying it all and I think it is making me a better player.” “That is what I am here to do – to help the team win, but also to try to improve and be the best that I can. It is an amazing experience. I have always been a huge admirer of Barcelona as most people my age have watched them play from when we were younger.”