The Premier League never fails to disappoint with some of the surprises it throws at us, but perhaps one of the least surprising topics was the sacking of Rafa Benitez.
Everton confirmed that Benitez would be leaving the club after winning just one game in his last 13 Premier League matches - relegation form, if we're being honest.
Benitez, once a hero at Everton's arch-rivals, Liverpool, never felt like the right fit for The Toffees, and it'll be interesting to see who they will bring in to replace the Spaniard.
Like Everton, Manchester United are on the lookout for a permanent manager, and it remains to be seen who they'll approach to replace interim coach Ralf Rangnick.
The MEN understands that United could appoint their next permanent manager before the end of the season, and they might secure an agreement well in advance of the summer transfer window's opening date of July 1.
It feels like Everton and United are at a similar crossroads, but finding a new manager isn't the only reason these two teams see eye-to-eye. If you've been following the trajectory of both in recent years, you'll notice that there are some stark similarities.
United and Everton both feel like lost clubs who are still recovering from periods of stability. Sir Alex Ferguson's 26-year stint at Old Trafford was the most remarkable in football history, and since his retirement in 2013, the club have been on a steady decline. We're now coming up to five years since the team last won a trophy - some going, considering they used to win everything.
Since Ferguson's retirement, United has been through four managers, five including interim manager Rangnick, and not to mention brief spells with Ryan Giggs and Michael Carrick as caretakers. When you factor in a permanent successor to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, it would be the sixth manager in nine years - far from what fans were used to under Ferguson and Sir Matt Busby.
Similarly, Everton have never truly recovered from David Moyes' departure (funnily enough, to Manchester United). His 11-year spell at Goodison Park was relatively successful, reaching the UEFA Champions League in 2004/05 while getting to the FA Cup final in 2008/09.
Since then, Everton have been through seven managers and have shown no signs of stability in the years since Moyes departed.
United and Everton have also spent heavily since Ferguson and Moyes left. While supporters on the red half of Manchester have seen trophies, it hasn't resulted in a Premier League title. When you consider that Liverpool has spent less yet won the league more recently, it can only be deemed a failure.
Of course, Everton have different aspirations compared to United, but they've spent around £500million since Farhad Moshiri took over 49.9 per cent of the club in 2016. Liverpool have spent around the same amount of money since Jurgen Klopp joined in 2015, so it's a poor reflection of how bad the club has been run.
Benitez's sacking has scary similarities to when Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was sacked too. Yes, Everton is in a worse state, but the Norwegian went on a similar sort of run which saw him axed by Ed Woodward. Now, it feels like both teams are going back to square one.
With reports of dressing room discontent, Anthony Martial seemingly at war with Rangnick and form being average, United are miles off from where they need to be. If you asked Everton supporters about their opinions on the club, I'm sure the Old Trafford faithful would sympathise (excusing the rivalry).
For now, the comparisons between United and Everton remain. Both teams haven't recovered from their periods of stability and whether they return to what they once were is another story for another day.
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