Odds SLASHED on Van Gaal to be sacked as Man Utd boss

Louis van Gaal's future as Manchester United manager looks increasingly uncertain after bookmakers slashed their odds on the Dutchman being the next Premier League manager to be sacked.

Paddy Power are now just 1/10 (1.10) that the 64-year-old departs Old Trafford after a series of poor results that has seen the Red Devils go six games without a win.

That run could well be extended with Manchester United facing a difficult fixture list over the congested Christmas period.

Van Gaal's men travel to the Britannia Stadium to take on Stoke City on Boxing Day before welcoming a Chelsea side, complete with new manager Guus Hiddink, to Old Trafford just two days later.

The sudden availability of Jose Mourinho has also enticed the bookmakers. The recently deposed Chelsea boss is the 1/3 (1.33) favourite with Paddy Power to be named the next Manchester United manager ahead of Ryan Giggs 2/1 (3.00).

Also in the reckoning is Pep Guardiola 8/1 (9.00) while outside bets include Gary Neville priced at 33/1 (34.00) and a return for Sir Alex Ferguson 35/1 (36.00)