United sat in seventh in the table with four games remaining when he was sacked with hopes of Champions League qualification gone. But they finished fifth a year later, meaning they had to settle for Europa League football which cost Van Gaal his job. However, they have pledged not to wield the axe unless Champions League qualification becomes impossible. “[Louis van Gaal] and David Moyes were both sacked when Champions League qualification became an impossibility," Mitten told the Beyond the Pitch podcast. "And I’ve thought and I’m told Mourinho will get a similar stay of execution.

Source: Express December 08, 2018 06:22 UTC