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5 reasons Manchester United should axe Jose Mourinho immediately

By Rucker Haringey

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Manager Jose Mourinho of Manchester United speaks during a press conference at Aon Training Complex on November 23, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by John Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Manager Jose Mourinho of Manchester United speaks during a press conference at Aon Training Complex on November 23, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by John Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images) /
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BURNLEY, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 26: Josep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City congratulates Nolito after their 2-1 win in the Premier League match between Burnley and Manchester City at Turf Moor on November 26, 2016 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
BURNLEY, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 26: Josep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City congratulates Nolito after their 2-1 win in the Premier League match between Burnley and Manchester City at Turf Moor on November 26, 2016 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) /

3. Pep Guardiola

Manchester United fans don’t want to hear this, but Pep Guardiola is managing circles around Mourinho at the moment. United currently sit an astounding 10 points behind their noisy neighbors.

Both men took over at their respective clubs this summer, but Mourinho should have been more prepared for immediate success. After all, his time at Chelsea gives him significant more familiarity with the trials and tribulations of the Premier League. City might have been a slightly more talented squad when the summer began, but certainly not 10 points better.

No neutral fan can possibly believe that United are heading towards besting City anytime soon. Guardiola has the Citizens playing better and better football as the season goes on. His stylish offense and ruthless aggression is starting to take hold within his squad.

On the other hand, Mourinho’s clunky, conservative tactics have United mired in the mud. If United don’t make a change soon, they will only fall further and further behind their nouveau riche neighbors.

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