Who could be the next Manchester United manager?

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Hafsa AdilJanuary 6, 2026 at 02:30 PM

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After sacking Ruben Amorim on January 6, 2026, Manchester United is seeking its eleventh manager since Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement in 2013. Amorim's 14-month tenure ended after criticizing the club's scouting department, with the club citing the need for change as they sit sixth in the Premier League. Darren Fletcher will manage the team for the next two games. While Manchester United has not announced any potential replacements, Oliver Glasner, the current Crystal Palace manager, is among the favorites tipped for the job. Glasner led Crystal Palace to their first FA Cup title in 2025 and a spot in the UEFA Europa League for the 2025-26 season.

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FA Cup 40% UEFA Europa League 40% Darren Fletcher 50% Crystal Palace ×250% Oliver Glasner ×260% Sir Alex Ferguson ×260% Premier League ×370% Ruben Amorim ×380% Manchester United ×590%

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