Chelsea sack Jose Mourinho

Chelsea have sacked manager Jose Mourinho after suffering nine defeats in the champion's first 16 league games.

The 52-year-old Portuguese had been in his second spell at the club, taking charge in June 2013.

Chelsea finished eight points clear last season and also won the League Cup, but have endured a terrible start to their defence, standing just one point above the relegation zone.

Mourinho's final match was Monday's 2-1 defeat at surprise leaders Leicester City.

Pep Guardiola, Guus Hiddink, Brendan Rodgers and Juande Ramos have all been touted as possible successors.