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CHELSEA fans chanted "f*** Sarriball" and "you don't know what you're doing" at under-fire Maurizio Sarri during his side's loss to Manchester United.

The Stamford Bridge faithful turned on the Italian as he hit full-on crisis mode in the 2-0 FA Cup fifth-round defeat.

 Maurizio Sarri was pelted with fan abuse during the defeat to Man Utd
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Maurizio Sarri was pelted with fan abuse during the defeat to Man UtdCredit: AFP or licensors

Man Utd supporters joined in the mocking too - even if it was somewhat self-deprecatory.

In addition to the classic "you're getting sacked in the morning", the travelling supporters bellowed out "bring back Mourinho".

First-half goals from Ander Herrera and Paul Pogba mean Sarri has just three games to save his job, with the Carabao Cup final against Man City on Sunday and a crunch Prem clash against Spurs the following Wednesday being crucial.

But the former banker insists he could not care less about the fans hounding him.

 Sarri looks on borrowed time as Chelsea boss
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Sarri looks on borrowed time as Chelsea bossCredit: Reuters
 Man Utd fans joined in the mocking
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Man Utd fans joined in the mockingCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Cries of "f*** Sarriball" boomed out around a packed Stamford Bridge for the explosive clash.

And when Sarri brought on Ross Barkley for Mateo Kovacic in the 71st minute, Blues fans chanted "you don't know what you're doing".

They had a point, especially with Callum Hudson-Odoi left sitting on the bench.

But Sarri said afterwards: "I am worried about results. Not about the fans."

And asked if he could hear the chants he said: "Not really very well. But sometimes yes."

 Sarri was met with chants of 'f*** Sarriball'
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Sarri was met with chants of 'f*** Sarriball'Credit: Reuters

Sarri could be axed if he fails to beat City or Spurs but he insisted he is not worried about the sack.

He said: "We were unlucky. We played a very good first half. We played confusing football in the second half.

"I feel pressure for results of course, not about something else.

"We have to work, to speak, we have to find more aggression and determination in both boxes."

Pedro on the other hand said Chelsea are in a "difficult situation" with the fans now.

 Sarri reckons his side were 'unlucky' in their loss to Utd
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Sarri reckons his side were 'unlucky' in their loss to UtdCredit: Getty Images - Getty

He said: "It was a big opportunity for us to stay with the supporters but now it is a difficult situation. A difficult day for us.

"We have to believe in ourselves and this team."

Portuguese Mourinho was sacked by the Old Trafford side last December.

And United have gone from strength to strength since putting Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in temporary charge after that.

Now it looks like Sarri's head could roll, leaving Chelsea searching for their fourth manager in under three years.

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