Leicester City Fires Manager Steve Cooper

Leicester City has sacked manager Steve Cooper following a disappointing start to the Premier League season, where the club sits 16th, just two points above the relegation zone. Cooper, who took over in the summer after Enzo Maresca's departure, managed only 15 games, winning just two and losing six, including a 2-1 defeat to Chelsea, his former assistant's new team. The dismissal comes after a winless streak of four league matches, prompting the club to initiate a search for a new manager with Ben Dawson taking interim charge. Cooper's tenure was marred by challenges, including a squad built for Maresca's style and a lack of goodwill from fans due to his previous role at Nottingham Forest. His assistants, Alan Tate and Steve Rands, were also relieved of their duties. The club aims to appoint a new manager quickly to improve their performance in the coming fixtures.