Ogden: Poch's unwillingness to change was his downfall (1:22)
Would any trophy make the Mourinho hire a success? (1:48)
Inside Spurs' wild day: How Mourinho replaced Pochettino
It took 11 hours to end a five-and-a-half year coaching era and begin a new one. Here's why, and how, Tottenham dumped Pochettino for Mourinho.
Mourinho vows to bring 'passion,' smiles to Spurs
Jose Mourinho promised plenty of passion in his return to club management and said one of his priorities will be putting smiles back on faces.
How Mourinho to Spurs developed so quickly (1:46)
Pochettino's sack 'puts more pressure on Solskjaer' (0:43)
Sources: United target former City striker Dzeko
Manchester United are considering a move for Roma's Edin Dzeko, who won two Premier League titles with the Red Devils' rivals, Manchester City.
ESPN FC 100: Liverpool, Man City dominate our ranking of world's best soccer players
The ESPN FC 100 is back for 2019 and our annual ranking of the best in men's soccer made one thing clear: Liverpool rule this year.
Jose Mourinho's epic rant after 2018 Spurs defeat (0:29)
Mourinho once said he'd never coach Spurs. Yeah, about that ...
Jose Mourinho has taken the Spurs job, which he said he'd never do because "I love Chelsea supporters too much." Life moves pretty fast...
Mourinho appointed Tottenham head coach
Jose Mourinho has been hired as the new Tottenham Hotspur manager, the club announced Wednesday.
Would Mourinho bring silverware or more chaos to Tottenham? (1:19)
Pochettino's Tottenham exit was inevitable
News of Spurs firing their manager might seem shocking, but when you break down the breakdown in North London, you see how predictable it was.
Hislop: Nothing about Mourinho and Spurs adds up (0:58)
Levy's got Pochettino sacking 'way upside down' (2:20)
Liverpool stars dominate the FC 100 awards (1:55)
Mark Ogden Senior Writer, ESPN FC
Pochettino was dismissed following talks with chairman Daniel Levy, in which Pochettino voiced frustration at the team's lack of progress and unsatisfactory squad strengthening.
Man City's Aguero, Sterling & Bernardo Silva claim FC 100 awards (2:15)
Sources: Spurs, Mourinho close after Poch sack
Tottenham have sacked Mauricio Pochettino as manager, the Premier League club announced on Tuesday.
Sources: Pochettino meets Levy for crisis talks
Mauricio Pochettino has held talks with Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy to discuss his increasing frustrations at the state of the squad.
How Pep Guardiola will know it's time to leave Man City (2:02)
Moreno: Harry Kane has become too big for Spurs (2:01)
Utd can't expect 'overnight' success - Woodward
Man United fans should not expect "overnight" success as they look to overcome a troubled spell under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Ed Woodward has said.
Prem Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool | 12 | 11 | 1 | 0 | +18 | 34 |
| Leicester City | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | +21 | 26 |
| Chelsea | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | +10 | 26 |
| Manchester City | 12 | 8 | 1 | 3 | +22 | 25 |
| Sheffield United | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | +4 | 17 |
| Arsenal | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | -1 | 17 |
| Manchester United | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | +4 | 16 |
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | 12 | 3 | 7 | 2 | +1 | 16 |
| AFC Bournemouth | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 16 |
| Burnley | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | -1 | 15 |
| Brighton & Hove Albion | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 15 |
| Crystal Palace | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | -6 | 15 |
| Newcastle United | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | -7 | 15 |
| Tottenham Hotspur | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | +1 | 14 |
| Everton | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | -5 | 14 |
| West Ham United | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | -6 | 13 |
| Aston Villa | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | -3 | 11 |
| Watford | 12 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -15 | 8 |
| Southampton | 12 | 2 | 2 | 8 | -18 | 8 |
| Norwich City | 12 | 2 | 1 | 9 | -17 | 7 |