3 managers who can replace Jose Mourinho at Manchester United

Thousands of people jumped in unison at Old Trafford when Alexis Sanchez scored at the very fag end of the match. It was the jump of euphoria, as after receiving a knockout punch on their face, Manchester United showed their character to beat Newcastle United 3-2 in front of their loyal fans.

The fans can continue their party for the time being, but things are clearly not going smoothly for the Red Devils. Owing to a string of string of unacceptable performances, it was reported that United's manager Jose Mourinho will be sacked, irrespective of the outcome of the game.

If that report is accurate, Mourinho might have walked out of Old Trafford for the last time. Let us have a look at three managers who can replace the Portuguese:

#3 Ryan Giggs

Giggs is now managing the Wales national team

He arrived at Manchester United as a teenager, when he was 13-years-old, and left the club when he was 40. In those 27 years in between, he played 672 matches for the club, all with unparalleled dedication towards the crest, and also found the net 114 times.

Ryan Giggs, or United fans' favourite 'Giggsy', has got the club injected in his blood.

He was a part of the Manchester United coaching team before hanging up his playing shoes and was once deemed to be the man to succeed Louis Van Gaal as the Manchester United manager.

But that equation changed completely after Mourinho's arrival and Giggs is now working with Gareth Bale & Co. at Wales national team. Given his knowledge about the club, Giggs can be the perfect manager Manchester United needs.

#2 Antonio Conte

The highly rated Italian manager is not in charge of any team right now

Antonio Conte justified his reputation by winning the Premier League with Chelsea in his very first season. He had won five titles with Italian giants Juventus before coming to Stamford Bridge.

Though it is often been said that managers take time to adjust in the Premier League because of its merciless competitiveness, Conte found his feet from the very beginning.

However, his relationship with Chelsea board and players eventually started getting a bit tarnished with time and consequently, the team's performance was awful. Conte made way for Maurizio Sarri in Chelsea earlier this year after giving the London sides two titles.

Since he is well aware of the nits and grits of the Premier League, Conte can be a good replacement for Mourinho.

#1 Zinedine Zidane

Zidane is most likely to be the next Manchester United manager

There could have been fifty other names instead of the Ryan Giggs and Antonio Conte, but it all ultimately zeroes down to this man - Zinedine Zidane. The United fan base has split into two halves - one group has faith in Mourinho while the other group wants him out.

Almost every member of the latter group will suggest only one man as the manager of their beloved club, that is Zinedine Zidane.

The Frenchman's managerial career is not a long one, but what he has achieved in these very few years for Real Madrid is exceptional. Besides winning six other trophies, Zidane made a hat-trick of UEFA Champions League wins, making the greatest club footballing event their patented trophy.

If Mourinho's future is already sealed and that's not in Old Trafford, Zidane might be the answer for United.