
Manchester United have announced the sacking of José Mourinho as the club's manager after 2-and-a-half years in charge, with the team struggling in sixth place and lying 19 points off Liverpool in top spot. Mourinho leaves United having claimed a 53.8% win rate in Premier League matches, and a 58.3% win rate overall.
A club statement read:
"Manchester United announces that manager Jose Mourinho has left the club with immediate effect.
The club would like to thank Jose for his work during his time at Manchester United and to wish him success in the future.
A new caretaker manager will be appointed until the end of the current season, while the club conducts a thorough recruitment process for a new, full-time manager."