Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is now the odds-on favourite to be the next Premier League manager sacked, with Manchester United 15th in the table and coming off the back off two defeats in a week against Istanbul Basaksehir and Arsenal.
Sportsmail understands there would be significant support from inside the United dressing room for former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino to take over, adding to his problems.
It doesn't get any easier for the Old Trafford boss either, with this relentless season throwing up a dangerous trip to Everton next in Saturday's lunchtime kick-off.