Jose Mourinho set to be sacked THIS WEEKEND whatever Manchester United's result vs Newcastle The Portuguese has overseen the Red Devils' worst start to a season in 29 years after defeats to Brighton, Tottenham and West Ham
Jose Mourinho has lost the confidence of the Manchester United board and is set to be sacked this weekend. Senior United sources have told Mirror Sport he has reached the point of no return, with the axe ready to fall whatever the outcome of Saturday’s match against Newcastle. Mourinho has alienated players, fans and staff at Old Trafford with his divisive approach in recent months, and those in charge of the club, led by executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward, have had enough. The manager appeared resigned to his fate at an early-morning press conference yesterday where he was downcast and sullen.
United currently languish 10th in the Premier League, already nine points adrift of leaders Manchester City and are without a win in their last four games in all competitions.
The Reds were booed off after their drab 0-0 home draw to Valencia in midweek, which is said to have finally convinced the United hierarchy that a change is needed.
That came on the back of a 3-1 defeat at West Ham, which saw United legend Paul Scholes call for ‘Special One’ Mourinho to go.
Ex-Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane is the favourite to succeed Mourinho, who is set to receive compensation of around £20million. Michael Carrick could be put in temporary charge.
Jose Mourinho: Manchester United board remain in support of manager By Simon Stone
BBC Sport Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho retains the support of the club's board to turn the present situation around.
United host Newcastle at Old Trafford at 17:30 BST on Saturday, looking to avoid going five games without a win for only the second time since 1998.
The club's recent form has led to intense speculation about the former Chelsea and Real Madrid manager's future. However, it is understood there is no immediate threat to his position.
United have previously indicated results would be the determining factor in deciding Mourinho's future and that remains the case despite reports of unrest behind the scenes.
Last weekend's 3-1 loss at West Ham made this the Red Devils' worst start to a league campaign for 29 years.
Their poor performances have been compounded by off-field problems, with the relationship between Mourinho and midfielder Paul Pogba making headlines.
羅力亞: Jose Mourinho: Manchester United board remain in support of manager By Simon Stone
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2018-10-06 19:51
Mark Ogden
Remains to be seen whether Mourinho believes United have / are giving him the public backing he wants. Picture not as black and white as it seems. Will be an interesting 24 hours...
As @DiscoMirror reported, the result of today’s game v Newcastle is not the issue. Mourinho wants to know the club are fully behind him.