Carlos Queiroz calls for David Moyes to be given time at Manchester United

Former Manchester United assistant manager Carlos Queiroz has called for current boss David Moyes to be given time.

The champions are enduring a torrid first season under Moyes, with the Red Devils currently sitting seventh in the Premier League - 15 points behind leaders Chelsea.

However, the Portuguese coach has backed Moyes to eventually get it right at Old Trafford.

The Mirror quotes him as saying: "Moyes deserved the chance. It was not a decision which fell out of the sky. It was a decision that came from a lot of mature thoughts and reflections.

"In the near future, he will put things right, I am very much confident about that. He was a manager Sir Alex Ferguson and I always respected when we worked together. He did a great job at Everton. I think he just needs time to adapt.

"Sir Alex is still there. I am sure David has been watching around and has a lot of great advisers in this moment."

United travel to Crystal Palace this weekend.