“The club would like to thank Jose for his work during his time at Manchester United and to wish him success in the future,” Man Utd says.

A new caretaker manager will be appointed until the end of the current season, while the club conducts a thorough recruitment process for a new, full-time manager, the company adds.

United’s 3-1 defeat to Liverpool at the weekend means they have 26 points after 17 Premier League games, their worst tally at that stage since the 1990-91 season.