Jose Mourinho’s tumultuous Manchester United tenure came to an end on Tuesday as he finally paid the price for their flagging fortunes. Sunday’s 3-1 loss to Liverpool proved to be the final straw for the Old Trafford hierarchy, with the club sitting 11 points adrift of the top four. So, after two and half years in the job, where exactly did it all go wrong for the Portuguese? Here, Omnisport takes a look at some of the key areas where the Special One lost his grip on power. NEGATIVE TACTICS United’s indifferent form was not the only cause of…
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Don’t get lazy in love: Even the strongest, healthiest relationships could use a little fine-tuning every now and then. Below, marriage therapists from around the country share six tips on fostering a more loving relationship in the new year. Give each other the best of your time rather than whatever’s left at the end of the day. There’s a huge difference between quality time and whatever you allot to your partner after an energy-zapping day at the office. Don’t spend another date night slumped on the couch, drifting to sleep to the sounds of “Parks and Rec.” This year, make a point to create the space and…
One of the biggest clubs in Europe find themselves in a spot of bother. Manchester United confirmed earlier today that their manager Jose Mourinho has called it quits halfway through his third season with the club. Mourinho took over a troubled United team from Louis van Gaal in 2016. In his first season at Manchester, he got them the Europa League along with the League Cup and the FA Community Shield. But there has been very little to celebrate in the Portuguese’s stint after those early successes. It has been a rocky road for the Red Devils ever since the retirement of…
Manchester United have sacked manager Jose Mourinho after a 3-1 defeat to Liverpool on Sunday proved to be the last straw for the club’s board. Mourinho, in his third season at Old Trafford, leaves the club sixth in the Premier League, a massive 19 points behind rivals and leaders Liverpool. A turbulent campaign has seen the Portuguese boss make his unhappiness with the club’s transfer business clear, as well as clashing with the media. No United manager since the great Alex Ferguson has brought stability and sustained success to the club, but who could be next in line for the permanent…
Manager Jose Mourinho has left Manchester United after two and a half years in the post, the club announced on Tuesday. United revealed the news in a short media release less than 48 hours after a 3-1 Premier League loss to Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday. That left United sixth in the table, 19 points behind the Premier League leaders after 17 games. A United statement read: “Manchester United announces that manager Jose Mourinho has left the club with immediate effect. “The club would like to thank Jose for his work during his time at Manchester United and to wish him success…
Can You Make Your Metabolism Better? Boosting metabolism is the holy grail of weight watchers everywhere, but how fast your body burns calories depends on several things. Some people inherit a speedy metabolism. Men tend to burn more calories than women, even while resting. And for most people, metabolism slows steadily after age 40. Although you can’t control your age, gender, or genetics, there are other ways to improve your metabolism. Here are 10 of them. Build Muscle Your body constantly burns calories, even when you’re doing nothing. This resting metabolic rate is much higher in people with more muscle.…
Two deflected Xherdan Shaqiri strikes handed Liverpool victory over Manchester United in the Premier League for the first time in nine attempts as Jurgen Klopp’s men moved back to the top of the table with a 3-1 win at Anfield on Sunday. United manager Jose Mourinho claimed ahead of the game that the league leaders have had luck on their side this season, but while there was fortune in substitute Shaqiri’s two goals in the final 17 minutes, the visitors did not deserve anything more than a fifth defeat of the season. Liverpool leapfrogged Manchester City to finish the weekend…
Manchester United had not lost to Liverpool in the Premier League for eight games and over four years prior to Sunday’s 3-1 defeat, but the current chasm between the two sides was exposed as Jose Mourinho’s men fell 19 points behind the league leaders at Anfield. Match-going United fans have been reluctant to turn on Mourinho, instead often pointing fingers at executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward’s reluctance to back the manager in the transfer market this summer or the club’s American owners, the Glazer family. However, by the end of proceedings on Sunday, as two deflected Xherdan Shaqiri strikes in the…
Liverpool host Manchester United at Anfield in one of the biggest clashes of the year on Sunday. The game will live up to its hype after being billed as one of the most exciting matches to watch. Although Liverpool start the week on top of the table, United are not too far behind in 6th place. The gulf in class this season has been apparent, with Liverpool notching up 42 points already while United have a meagre 26. It will be an interesting match, and one that takes Jose Mourinho’s men out of their comfort zones. Liverpool Liverpool …
Manchester City hosted Everton at the Etihad in the first clash of match-week 17. The Cityzens set aside their blip against Chelsea to put in a commanding display and emerge 3-1 winners. The game had a good tempo to it throughout with both sides not holding back. Surprisingly, the away side raced off the blocks quicker and put City under pressure by attacking down Kyle Walker’s flank. However, the defending champions quickly grew into the game with Fernandinho and Gundogan acting as orchestrators for their attacking play. The home’s side dominance was rewarded when Mina gave the ball away to…
