Manchester, Dec 18 (AFP) Manchester United have sacked manager Jose Mourinho after a dreadful series of results, the Premier League club announced on Tuesday.

The 55-year-old Portuguese's last match in charge was the 3-1 defeat by league leaders Liverpool on Sunday which left them 19 points behind their opponents.

"Manchester United announces that manager Jose Mourinho has left the club with immediate effect," a club statement said. (AFP) APA

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