Complete coverage: United fires Van Gaal, hires Mourinho

Here's everything you need to know about Manchester United's decision to cut ties with bench boss Louis van Gaal, and the impending arrival of the self-proclaimed Special One, Jose Mourinho.

ONE OUT, ONE IN

• United sacks Van Gaal as Mourinho prepares to take over
• Manchester United appoints Mourinho as manager

REACTION

Not many people, aside from perhaps Daley Blind, were too distraught over the announcement of Van Gaal's firing:

• Van Gaal 'disappointed' but calls time at United 'an honour'
• Hallelujah: Manchester United fans rejoice over Van Gaal's firing
• Report: Van Gaal received £5M severance package
• Report: LvG learned of firing on Sunday, asked club to delay news
• Blind: Louis van Gaal 'deserved more respect'
• Ferdinand: 'Unwavering belief in his methods' was LvG's downfall

The reaction the the appointment of the bombastic Portuguese, however, was understandably rooted in excitement:

• Mourinho prefers 'to forget the past three years' at Manchester United
• Never dull: Tracking the highs and lows of Jose Mourinho's career
• Schmeichel: 'Long overdue' Mourinho hiring could save United
• Instagram post fuels rumours linking Zlatan with Mourinho, United
• Ferdinand congratulates Mourinho for taking Manchester United job
• Red Devils rejoice: Twitter reacts to United's hiring of Mourinho

LOOKING BACK AT VAN GAAL'S TENURE

• 10 worst moments of Van Gaal's time at Manchester United
• 3 biggest mistakes from Van Gaal's tenure at Old Trafford
• Sex masochism & horny football: Van Gaal's best quotes at United
• Where does Van Gaal go from here?

GETTING READY FOR MOURINHO

• 5 people who will be dreading the return of Mourinho
• Report: United could make Ibrahimovic 1st signing of Mourinho era
• Report: De Gea willing to stay at United to work with Jose Mourinho
• Ranking the Premier League's top 10 managers
• 5 players who could follow Mourinho to Manchester
• Imagining Mourinho's starting XI at Manchester United
• Report: Mourinho wants Ibrahimovic, Willian; players want move