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Ruben Amorim has been sacked as Manchester United manager after 14 months in charge and with the club sixth in the Premier League table
The club hopes to appoint a caretaker for the rest of the season before appointing a permanent manager in the summer; while under-18s manager Darren Fletcher will take charge of Wednesday's game with Burnley before the caretaker manager is appointed
In a statement, Manchester United say the decision has been made 'reluctantly' and 'it is the right time to make a change'
The situation had become untenable but United are sixth, in line with pre-season expectations, writes Simon Stone
Who will take over from Amorim? Current out of work managers include Gareth Southgate and Enzo Maresca while a raft of high-profile managers are out of contract in the summer and after the World Cup'

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🎧 Podcast reaction to Amorim sackingpublished at 18:02 GMT 5 January
Following his sacking on Monday morning, the reaction to Ruben Amorim's departure has been non-stop.
BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast was joined by commentator Alistair Bruce-Ball, BBC Sport's Manchester United reporter Simon Stone and football data expert Statman Dave to discuss how and why this decision has been made, what it means for Ineos' ownership of the club and where the Old Trafford club may look for their next boss.
Meanwhile, BBC Radio Manchester's The Devils' Advocate podcast provided their initial thoughts on Amorim's exit and speak to United fans about the decision.
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Everything you need to know after Man Utd sack Amorimpublished at 17:50 GMT 5 January
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In case you've only recently been able to join us and are playing catch-up, here's everything you need to know following Manchester United's decision to sack Ruben Amorim - with links to take you to all the right places:
- Manchester United have sacked manager Ruben Amorim after 14 months in charge.
- Manchester United said in a statement the decision has been made "reluctantly" and "it is the right time to make a change".
- With United sixth in the Premier League, sources have told BBC Sport that the club felt there had been insufficient evidence of evolution or progress.
- On Sunday, Amorim hinted he was not happy with the level of interference from the Manchester United board.
- That was after Amorim had reportedly had a particularly negative meeting with director of football Jason Wilcox on Friday.
- Former Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher has been appointed interim manager and will take charge for Wednesday's match at Burnley.
- United hope to appoint a caretaker manager until the end of the season but will wait to appoint a new permanent boss in the summer.
- Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner has admirers at the club, former Chelsea boss Enzo maresca could emerge as a candidate, while ex-England manager Gareth Southgate has been previously linked with the job.
- Amorim was spotted out on a walk, with a smile on his face, following his dismissal.
- Read a full timeline of Amorim's stint as Manchester United manager.

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