Manchester United have sacked manager Ruben Amorim following the 1-1 draw with Leeds United. The decision comes less than 24 hours after the Portuguese criticised those above him in an explosive press conference, though club sources insist the move was made due to a lack of progress on the pitch rather than any power struggle.
The timing, however, has raised eyebrows. The sacking marks the second time in under 18 months that United have dismissed a manager midway through a season, placing the club under renewed scrutiny as they search for a permanent successor.
United now face the task of appointing a new boss while negotiating the transfer window and a Premier League campaign they hope will end with European qualification. The pressure to get the right decision is huge as the Reds attempt to recapture past glories.
It remains to be seen who will be next through the door at Old Trafford. The coming days and weeks are expected to bring intense speculation as United move quickly to identify a new manager.
