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Mourinho's last game in charge of United on Sunday ended in a 3-1 defeat to Liverpool. AFP
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Jose Mourinho is no longer manager of Manchester United.
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Manchester United are sixth in the Premier League table after 17 games, 19 points behind leaders Liverpool.
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United won three titles in Mourinho's first season in charge, the last one being in the Europa League in May 2017.
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Mourinho took charge in the summer of 2016.
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United is the first club since Uniao de Leiria that he has not won a league championship with.
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United beat Southampton 3-2 in February 2017 to win the League Cup.
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Mourinho had a difficult relationship with Paul Pogba throughout his reign. AFP
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Mourinho's best finish as United manager was second in 2017/18.. AFP
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Mourinho has endured many frustrations during his time in charge. AFP
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Mourinho with Pogba in September. Pogba had been dropped from United's side in recent weeks. AFP
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In happier times, Mourinho celebrating with players and staff after winning the Europa League. AFP
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Mourinho's last game in charge of United on Sunday ended in a 3-1 defeat to Liverpool. AFP
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Jose Mourinho is no longer manager of Manchester United.
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Manchester United are sixth in the Premier League table after 17 games, 19 points behind leaders Liverpool.
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United won three titles in Mourinho's first season in charge, the last one being in the Europa League in May 2017.
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Mourinho took charge in the summer of 2016.
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United is the first club since Uniao de Leiria that he has not won a league championship with.
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United beat Southampton 3-2 in February 2017 to win the League Cup.
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Mourinho had a difficult relationship with Paul Pogba throughout his reign. AFP
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Mourinho's best finish as United manager was second in 2017/18.. AFP
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Mourinho has endured many frustrations during his time in charge. AFP
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Mourinho with Pogba in September. Pogba had been dropped from United's side in recent weeks. AFP
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In happier times, Mourinho celebrating with players and staff after winning the Europa League. AFP
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Mourinho's last game in charge of United on Sunday ended in a 3-1 defeat to Liverpool. AFP
Jose Mourinho leaves Manchester United as manager
An underwhelming season capped by a 3-1 loss to league-leaders Liverpool may have secured Mourinho's departure
The National
18 December, 2018
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