Man United manager sacked

Mourinho leaves Manchester United

United revealed the news in a short media release less than 48 hours after a 3-1 Premier League loss to Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday.

That left United sixth in the table, 19 points behind the Premier League leaders after 17 games.

A United 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.

Louis van Gaal sacked as Manchester United manager

Van Gaal leaves after two years of a three-year contract and is discussing severance terms.

RNZI reports the former Netherlands boss is believed to earn around $14 million a year.

Mourinho's appointment is expected to be confirmed after the 53-year-old Portuguese meets with senior United officials tomorrow.