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Manchester United news: Jose Mourinho now favourite to become first Premier League manager to be sacked after shambolic Brighton defeat

Richard Forrester

Published: 10:16, 20 Aug 2018
Updated: 10:55, 20 Aug 2018

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JOSE MOURINHO is now favourite to become the first managerial casualty this season.

The Red Devils endured their first defeat of the campaign following a dismal 3-2 defeat away at Brighton.

Jose Mourinho is now favourite for the axe according to bookmakers — Jose Mourinho is now favourite for the axe according to bookmakersCredit: Reuters

Trouble appears to be brewing behind the scenes as Mourinho's relationship with the likes of Anthony Martial and Paul Pogba hits rock-bottom.

And if the Portuguese boss has lost the dressing room then surely it is only a matter of time before he receives the axe.

That is what the bookmakers believe with their latest odds in the Premier League managerial sack race.

He is now , overtaking the likes of Newcastle's Rafa Benitez and Leicester's Claude Puel.

The Portuguese gaffer watched his side crash to a 3-2 defeat at Brighton — The Portuguese gaffer watched his side crash to a 3-2 defeat at BrightonCredit: Reuters

Manchester United are now fifth favourites to win the title this season — Manchester United are now fifth favourites to win the title this seasonCredit: Reuters

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