(CNN)Manchester United has fired Jose Mourinho following the club’s worst ever Premier League start. The club currently languishes in sixth place in the league, 19 points behind leaders Liverpool after Sunday’s insipid 3-1 defeat at Anfield. Visit CNN/com/sport for more news, features and videos A temporary caretaker manager will be appointed until the end of the current season while the club searches for his successor. Photos: Manchester United fires Jose Mourinho During Jose Mourinho’s coaching career the third season in charge of the clubs he has managed has always provided tricky … Hide Caption 1 of 10 Photos: Manchester United fires Jose Mourinho With United trailing English Premier League leaders Liverpool by 19 points, Mourinho was fired by United on Tuesday. Hide Caption 2 of 10 Photos: Manchester United fires Jose Mourinho The final straw for United’s decision makers was the club’s 3-1 defeat at rivals Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday. Hide Caption 3 of 10 Photos: Manchester United fires Jose Mourinho For a club that has won 20 league titles, the 2018/2019 season has been United’s worst ever Premier League start. Hide Caption 4 of 10 Photos: Manchester United fires Jose Mourinho During the season there’s been reported friction…