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.

Leicester City have ended Steve Cooper’s reign as head coach after 157 days in a ruthless move decided by owner Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha.

Leicester have sacked manager Steve Cooper in a bid to retain their Premier League status this season.Cooper was appointed in the summer following Enzo Maresca’s departure to Chelsea, but has lost his job after just two wins in the opening 12 games of the league campaign.