OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER’S days in the Manchester United hotseat appear to be numbered after the club’s latest devastating setback last night.
The Red Devils slumped to a dismal 2-0 loss to lowly Burnley on a disastrous night at Old Trafford.
Mauricio Pochettino is the overwhelming favourite to land the Man Utd job
United suffered another catastrophic result against Burnley at Old TraffordCredit: AFP or licensors
Goals from Chris Wood and Jay Rodriguez condemned United to defeat, with fans audibly turning on the ownership of the club.
Vile chants were directed at club chief Ed Woodward, but Solskjaer didn’t escape criticism.
The 46-year-old has incredibly now lost more league games than he has won since being appointed permanent Manchester United manager and odds for him to be sacked have tumbled since the Clarets loss.
The Norwegian is now just 8/15 to be sacked before the end of the season, and 6/1 to be dispensed with before the January 29th derby against Manchester City.
And the rumours surrounding Mauricio Pochettino will not go away.
The popular former Tottenham manager has been out of work since being given the boot by Spurs on 19 November.
Old Trafford bosses are thought to be long-term admirers of the 47-year-old, who is the clear front-runner for the post at Manchester United, should Solskjaer be sacked at odds of just 1-2.
Speaking recently at the launch of LaLiga TV, the Argentine was coy on his future.
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He said: “Now I am watching a lot of football and spending time with my family.
“I was lucky to start my career as a manager with Espanyol.
“Then I came to the Premier League, to England, learned English and a different culture.
“I am a better person today, with more knowledge and I had a great experience in the Premier League.
“Football was born here in England. But La Liga is amazing football, with amazing coaches.
“Of course, as a coach, you try to be in the best place. And England and Spain are the two best leagues in the world.”
Other contenders for the Old Trafford hotseat include Massimiliano Allegri, Brendan Rodgers and former United defender Laurent Blanc.
The Red Devils’ next appointment will be crucial, particularly for Woodward.
United are currently six points behind Chelsea in the race for the final Champions League spot.
They travel to Watford or Tranmere next in the the FA Cup fourth round on Sunday afternoon.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
