Manchester United news: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirmed as interim manager as club chase Mauricio Pochettino

Jose Mourinho's last press conference as Man United manager

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been appointed as Manchester United's next manager.

Jose Mourinho was sacked after two-and-a-half years in charge on Tuesday morning after a disappointing start to the season with the 3-1 Premier League defeat to Liverpool on Sunday proving the last straw. Solskjaer takes over as caretaker boss alongside former assistant Mike Phelan with the club considering their options for the long-term successor.

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Key Points

• Ole Gunnar Solskjaer appointed as Manchester United's next manager
• Jose Mourinho was sacked after two-and-a-half years in charge on Tuesday morning
• Mauricio Pochettino is club's No 1 choice as long-term successor to Mourinho
• The inside story of Mourinho's sacking at United
• What will Solskjaer bring to United?

[19 December 2018 17:00 · Ben Burrows]

Jose Mourinho has released a statement following his sacking by Manchester United.