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