Ten moments that appear to have cost Moyes his job

Suffers a farcical summer transfer window
Bids for Cesc Fábregas, Ander Herrera, Leighton Baines and Fábio Coentrão all fail. Ends up paying £27.5m for Marouane Fellaini, £4.5m more than his buyout clause.

September’s 2-1 defeat to West Bromwich Albion at Old Trafford
It is the first time Albion have won at Old Trafford since 1978 and consigns United to their poorest start to season after six games since 1989-90.

United lose to Everton at Old Trafford for first time since 1994
Moyes claims he instructed Danny Welbeck to do extra training which the striker denies a few days later in the first sign of a fracture in their relationship that came to head with Sunday’s revelations he is considering his future.

Several senior players begin questioning Moyes’ credentials
First open signs that the players are rebelling appear in January.

United lose against Stoke City for first time since 1984
The Potters manager Mark Hughes enjoys a rare win against the club where he made his name as a player

United lose 2-0 at Olympiakos
A hapless, disjointed display that is the nadir of United’s on-field efforts in February causes first serious questions about Moyes’ future.

Indiscipline
In late March Chris Smalling is disciplined for being out late in Manchester – for the second time this season – while Ashley Young, Tom Cleverley and Welbeck are all fined last week for a similar indiscretion.

Manchester City rout United 3-0
The March defeat at Old Trafford means City complete the double over their rivals, following the 4-1 win in September.

Moyes loses at Goodison Park
United lose 2-0 at Everton as Moyes’ players fail to perform for him on his first return to former club. Proves final straw for executive.