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FILE - In this Saturday, March 29, 2014 file photo, Cardiff manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer applauds fans after the English Premier League soccer match between West Bromwich Albion and Cardiff City at Hawthorns Stadium in West Bromwich, England. Manchester United announced Wednesday Dec. 19, 2018, they have hired Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as its manager until the end of the season, bringing the Norwegian back to the club 20 seasons after he scored its winning goal in the Champions League final. (AP Photo/Rui Vieira, File)

The challenges facing Solskjaer at Man United

By STEVE DOUGLAS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018 file photo Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho, seen through foam bubbles, wipes his forehead prior the English Premier League soccer match between West Ham United and Manchester United at London Stadium in London in London, England. Manchester United says Jose Mourinho has left the Premier League club with immediate effect. The decision was announced Tuesday Dec. 19, 2018, two days after a 3-1 loss to Liverpool left United 19 points off the top of the Premier League after 17 games.(AP Photo/Tim Ireland, File)

Column: Mourinho firing doesn’t fix malaise at Man United

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp, right, and Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho seen prior to the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield in Liverpool, England, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Rui Vieira)

The Latest: Has Norwegian PM let slip Solskjaer appointment?

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Manchester United former manager Jose Mourinho leaves the Lowry Hotel in Manchester, England, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018. Jose Mourinho was fired by Manchester United on Tuesday after failing to restore its status as a major European force in a turbulent 2½-year spell marked by clashes with players and increasing disgruntlement at the team's style of play. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

Special Once? Mourinho’s box-office career takes new twist

By STEVE DOUGLAS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018 file photo Manchester United coach Jose Mourinho looks out from the bench prior a Group H Champions League soccer match between Valencia and Manchester United at the Mestalla Stadium in Valencia, Spain. Manchester United says Jose Mourinho has left the Premier League club with immediate effect. The decision was announced Tuesday Dec.18, 2018, two days after a 3-1 loss to Liverpool left United 19 points off the top of the Premier League after 17 games. (AP Photo/Alberto Saiz)

Column: Sacking Mourinho will allow United to rebuild

By JOHN LEICESTER - Associated Press

Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne waits to take a corner kick during the English League Cup quarterfinal soccer match at the King Power stadium in Leicester, England, Tuesday, Dec.18, 2018. (AP Photo/Rui Vieira)

Man City reaches League Cup semifinals after shootout win

By STEVE DOUGLAS - Associated Press

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp, right, and Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho seen prior to the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield in Liverpool, England, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Rui Vieira)

Mourinho fired by Man United with his career at crossroads

By STEVE DOUGLAS - Associated Press

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp, left, and Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho shake hands after the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield in Liverpool, England, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Rui Vieira)

Pogba or Mourinho: Who will last longer at United?

By STEVE DOUGLAS - Associated Press

Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk controls a ball during a training session at Melwood Training Ground, Liverpool, England, Monday Dec. 10, 2018, ahead of their Champions League soccer match against Napoli on Tuesday. (Martin Rickett/PA via AP)

Towering Van Dijk the center back Mourinho desperately needs

By STEVE DOUGLAS - Associated Press

Valencia players celebrate after Manchester United's Phil Jones, center, scores an own goal during a Group H Champions League soccer match between Valencia and Manchester United at the Mestalla Stadium in Valencia, Spain, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018. (AP Photo/Alberto Saiz)

Mourinho selection backfires, United misses out on top spot

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Manchester United's coach Jose Mourinho gives directions to his players during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England, Wednesday Dec. 5, 2018. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)

Lowering of ambitions sum up sad state of Mourinho’s United

By STEVE DOUGLAS - Associated Press

ManU midfielder Marouane Fellaini, center, celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Champions League group H soccer match between Manchester United and Young Boys at Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester, England, Tuesday Nov. 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

Smashing! Fellaini goal prompts bizarre Mourinho celebration

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Manchester United coach Jose' Mourinho attends a press conference on the eve of the Champions League group H soccer match against Juventus, in Turin, Italy, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018 (Alessandro Di Marco/ANSA via AP)

Mourinho could still face ban for using bad language

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ManU midfielder Juan Mata celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the Champions League group H soccer match between Juventus and Manchester United at the Allianz stadium in Turin, Italy, Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)

Mourinho taunts crowd as Man United beats Juventus 2-1

By DANIELLA MATAR - Associated Press

Manchester United's Romelu Lukaku vies for the ball with Everton's Andre Gomes, left, during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Everton FC at Old Trafford in Manchester, England, Sunday Oct. 28, 2018. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)

Dropped Lukaku set for time out of spotlight at Man United

By STEVE DOUGLAS - Associated Press

ManU coach Jose Mourinho sits on the bench during the Champions League group H soccer match between Manchester United and Juventus at Old Trafford, Manchester, England, Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)

Mourinho’s warning underlines extent of Man United’s fall

By STEVE DOUGLAS - Associated Press

Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo kicks a ball during warmup before the Champions League group H soccer match between Manchester United and Juventus at Old Trafford, Manchester, England, Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)

Mourinho walks to Old Trafford amid heavy traffic

By STEVE DOUGLAS - Associated Press

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho during the press conference at the Aon Training Complex in Manchester, England, Monday Oct. 22, 2018. Man United play Juventus in a Group H Champions League match upcoming Tuesday. (Martin Rickett/PA via AP)

Fire returns inside Mourinho at Man United

By STEVE DOUGLAS - Associated Press

ManU coach Jose Mourinho, right, encourages his team during their English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge stadium in London Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Mourinho melee as United concedes late, draws 2-2 at Chelsea

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Manchester United's manager Jose Mourinho walks from the pitch after the end of the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Newcastle United at Old Trafford in Manchester, England, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018.Man Utd won the game 3-2. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

FA charges Man United manager Jose Mourinho over TV outburst

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