Giggs takes over from Moyes temporarily

Ryan Giggs

Manchester United midfielder Ryan Giggs< has been placed in temporary charge of first team affairs after the sacking of manager David Moyes< on Tuesday, the English Premier League club said.

Giggs, 40, had been an assistant to Moyes during the Scot's ill-fated 10-month spell in charge of the champions and will step in for the final four league fixtures while the club decide on a permanent replacement, United said in a statement.

The champions are seventh in the table, 23-points behind leaders Liverpool<, and host Norwich City< on Saturday then face Sunderland< and Hull City before a final trip to Southampton<.

-Reuters