Mourinho has left Old Trafford after the club made the worst start to a season for 28 yearsUnited are slumped down in sixth place in the Premier League, 19 points behind leaders Liverpool, after their worst start to a campaign in 28 years.

And Mourinho was sent packing less than 48 hours of the club's 3-1 thrashing by their old rivals at Anfield.

Michael Carrick has been asked to take charge of the side - just six months after he quit playing to begin his coaching career.

A United statement said: "Manchester United announces that manager Jose Mourinho has left the club with immediate effect.

Manchester United released a short statement announcing the end of Jose Mourinho