Leicester manager Cooper out amid winless run

Leicester City have parted ways with manager Steve Cooper, the Premier League club confirmed in a statement on Sunday.

The 44-year-old took over at King Power Stadium in the summer and leaves the club in 16th place in the Premier League after 12 games. He also led Leicester into the Carabao Cup round-of-16 where they were beaten by Manchester United.

Cooper’s last game in charge was Saturday’s 2-1 loss to Chelsea, who are managed by his predecessor Enzo Maresca.

“Leicester City has parted company with Steve Cooper, who leaves his position as first team manager with immediate effect,” the club said in a statement.

“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.”

The club said that first team coach Ben Dawson, and coaches Danny Alcock and Andy Hughes will oversee training until they find a new manager.

Cooper is the second Premier League manager to be sacked this season after Man United parted ways with Erik ten Hag last month.

Information from Reuters contributed to this report.