This came after a humiliating defeat to Liverpool on Sunday. The Portuguese born coach hasn't been performing as expected of him, it's obvious he'll part ways with the club soon but many never thought the time is now. His fracas off field with Paul Pogba as contributed to this.

According to the club website Manchester United announces that manager Jose Mourinho has left the club with immediate effect," a club statement read. "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."