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Bola.com, Manchester - Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho,

will be fired if it fails to lead the Red Devils to qualify for the Champions League next season. That means, Mourinho must take MU to finish in the top four this season.

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Mourinho's mission to avoid dismissal is predicted not to run easily. MU appeared far from impressive at the start of the season and still scattered in eighth position in the Premier League standings.

Manchester United are currently a 12-point deficit from league leaders Manchester City. The Old Trafford squad was increasingly depressed after losing 1-3 to Manchester City at the weekend.

The issue of Mourinho's dismissal increasingly blew hard. Mauricio Pochettino became the number one choice as Mourinho's replacement candidate at Old Trafford.

However, Manchester United could change its decision if at the end of the season Jose Mourinho could bring his foster children to finish in the top four.

Stay optimistic

Earlier this month, Mourinho called Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City the strongest candidates for the season. However, he believes MU can still penetrate the top four.

When asked about MU's position after December, the Portuguese coach answered at length.

"I always say at the end of the season you have played 19 home games and 19 away games. It doesn't matter when the match is held. But in reality, the schedule often affects. There are moments when we get double away against Burnley and Watford, then Bournemouth against Manchester City. "Mourinho said.

"But, I think at the end of December, which is the end of the first half of the Premier League, we will not be in a position like now. We will be in a better position," added Jose Mourinho.