Manchester United sacks David Moyes as manager after season of struggle

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David Moyes has been sacked as Manchester United manager, less than a year after taking charge of the 20-times English football champions.

Moyes replaced United legend Sir Alex Ferguson, who retired after 26 years in charge of one of the world's most popular clubs.

United failed to get going this season under Moyes and languish in seventh place, meaning it will miss out on Champions League football next season.

The club confirmed the sacking on Twitter after Moyes held a face-to-face meeting at United's Carrington training ground with executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward.

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Club legend Ryan Giggs will take over as interim coach until the end of the season.

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David Moyes left 'furious and disgusted' in the wake of Manchester United dismissal

DAVID MOYES was last night “furious and disgusted” about the manner of his sacking by Manchester United.

The Scot was left in the dark about his imminent departure on Monday despite the news breaking on Twitter.

Moyes, in charge at Old Trafford for only 348 days, is angry with chief executive Ed Woodward and other club officials who did not keep him informed of his fate.