SUMMARY United said they would appoint a caretaker while conducting a thorough recruitment process for a new full-time manager Italian Antonio Conte (12/1) is out of work and previously succeeded Mourinho at ChelseaTottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino emerged on Tuesday as hot favourite to succeed Jose Mourinho, sacked as coach of Manchester United. The Argentine was offered at odds of 2/1 against - meaning one chance in three - within minutes of United announcing Mourinho's sacking. It may be strange for some United fans to countenance but former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is at 20/1, the same as Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe. United said they would appoint a caretaker while conducting a thorough recruitment process for a new full-time manager. Italian Antonio Conte (12/1) is out of work and previously succeeded Mourinho at Chelsea, going on to win the title.

Source: Standard Digital December 18, 2018 12:19 UTC