Mikel Arteta's journey has been praised by Ruben Amorim(Image: Shaun Brooks - CameraSport via Getty Images)

Ruben Amorim believes Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta serves as a 'good example' of how a club's fortunes can be transformed, though he acknowledges Manchester United face a different set of circumstances than the Gunners.

The Portuguese manager admitted he hadn't anticipated finding himself in this predicament with United, having expected victories to come more readily. The Red Devils boss shared his thoughts on Sir Jim Ratcliffe holding up the Spanish manager as an example, with the co-owner backing Amorim's capacity to deliver success at United.

Ratcliffe suggests the former Sporting CP boss can only be properly assessed after three years at the helm. The INEOS chief highlighted Arteta enduring a 'miserable time' during the early stages of his tenure at the Emirates, whilst the Gunners now lead the Premier League having secured second place finishes three seasons running.

Amorim isn't seeking to draw parallels but respects Arteta's capability to reverse fortunes. "No, I think every situation is different, of course," Amorim told Sky Sports.

"We can hold on to...