LEICESTER, England — Leicester fired manager Steve Cooper on Sunday, just 12 rounds into the Premier League season. Leicester is in 16th place in the 20-team league, two points above the relegation zone, after winning just two of its games so far. Cooper replaced Enzo Maresca in the offseason but was only in charge for five months.

Leicester City have announced the sacking of manager Steve Cooper after just five months in charge. The Premier League club made the announcement on Sunday afternoon, the day after his side suffered a 2-1 defeat by Chelsea, who are coached by Enzo Maresca, the man Cooper was brought in to replace during the summer.

Steve Cooper stunningly sacked as Leicester City boss - Cooper leaves Leicester two points above the Premier League relegation zone

Leicester City have sacked their manager Steve Cooper. The decision comes after a poor start to the season, with the club currently placed 16th in the Premier League table. The development comes after a 2-1 defeat against Chelsea,

LEICESTER have sacked manager Steve Cooper following yesterday’s 2-1 defeat to Chelsea. The Foxes were treated to regular boos from their own fans after being outplayed at the King Power

Steve Cooper took over from current Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca in the summer after the Italian had led Leicester to the 2023-24 EFL Championship title and promotion back into the Premier League

The Leicester boss was furious with Andy Madley’s officiating, specifically the decision not to award his side a late penalty.