Jose Mourinho Storms out of Presser, Odds-on to Be Sacked After Spurs Loss

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is now the odds-on favourite to be the first Premier League manager to be sacked this season following the Red Devils' 3-0 loss at home to Tottenham Hotspur on Monday. 

Per Sky Sports, the former Chelsea, Real Madrid and Inter Milan boss left his post-match press conference in a hurry after a question about home fans leaving early following Lucas Moura scoring the third goal. The Special One leads Mark Hughes of Southampton and Rafael Benitez of Newcastle United in the sack race, with odds as low as 10-11, per Oddschecker.com. 

Mourinho bemoaned a perceived lack of respect as he left the press conference, pointing to his three Premier League titles:

His defence did not earn him much praises on social media:

Following Monday's loss, the Red Devils have started the season with just three of a possible nine points after suffering back-to-back defeats. Spurs overran the hosts during the second half at Old Trafford, as Harry Kane opened the scoring before Lucas' double.

According to Sky, it marked just the first time since 1992 United have lost two of their first three matches of the season. The Red Devils sit in 13th place in the Premier League standings after three matchdays, six points behind Spurs, Liverpool, Chelsea and Watford. 

Mourinho last won the Premier League title with Chelsea in the 2014-15 campaign and became United boss in 2016, succeeding Louis van Gaal. Unlike at previous clubs, he failed to win the title in his second season, and he has faced criticism for his defensive style of play.

Comedian Rob Beckett noted the marriage between the 55-year-old and United has long had a temporary feel to it in many ways:

There are still plenty of fans backing the manager, however:

There aren't many quality replacements available, and this early in the season, Mourinho will likely have the opportunity to work through this slump. With winless Burnley next on the schedule before the international break, the club's fortunes could turn around soon.