Leicester City sack Steve Cooper after Chelsea defeat

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Steve Cooper has been sacked by Leicester City (Getty)

Leicester City have sacked Steve Cooper following their 2-1 defeat to Chelsea on Saturday.

A statement from Leicester on Sunday read: ‘Leicester City Football Club has parted company with Steve Cooper, who leaves his position as First Team Manager with immediate effect.

‘Assistant Manager Alan Tate and First Team Coach and Analyst Steve Rands have also left the Club. Steve, Alan and Steve depart with our thanks for their contribution during their time with the Club and with our best wishes for the future.

‘Men's First Team training will be overseen by First Team Coach Ben Dawson, supported by coaches Danny Alcock and Andy Hughes, as the Club begins the process of appointing a new manager, which we hope to conclude as soon as possible.’

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