Jose Mourinho to be sacked this weekend

The Reds have endured their worst start to the season in 29 years under the leadership of the Portuguese following defeats to Brighton, Tottenham and West Ham.



Manchester United board have lost confidence in Jose Mourinho and is set to be sacked this weekend.

Sources at United disclosed that Mourinho has reached the point of no return, with the axe inevitably to fall whatever the ­results of Saturday’s Premier League game against Newcastle.

In recent months, the Portuguese has embarrassed the players, fans and staff at Old Trafford with his ­unprofessional approach, and Ed Woodward, the executive vice-chairman, including board members have had enough.

At an early-morning press conference on Thursday, Mourinho appeared resigned to his fate where he was downcast and sullen.

Currently, United are 10th on the Premier League table, nine points away from leaders and arch rivals, Manchester City and are without a win in their last four games in all competitions.

The Reds were booed off by the fans following another lackluster performance in 0-0 home draw to Valencia in midweek, which is reported to have finally convinced the board of need to have the Portuguese replaced.

That draw came after their 3-1 defeat at West Ham United, which made United legend Paul Scholes to suggest for ‘Special One’ Mourinho to leave.

The former 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.