Former Wales striker John Hartson says Francesco Guidolin has "earned" the right to prove he can turn Swansea City's season around.
But the Swansea-bred pundit says if they are going to sack Guidolin, it must happen before January.
They are a point above the relegation zone after Saturday's 3-1 defeat by Manchester City.
Hartson told BBC Radio Wales: "I genuinely feel he should be given another six or seven games."
The former Celtic striker says Guidolin's stewardship after succeeding Garry Monk and replacing interim boss Alan Curtis in 2015-16 underlined his case to stay in charge.