Soccer-Leicester City sack manager Cooper after winless run

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Fulham v Leicester City - Craven Cottage, London, Britain - August 24, 2024 Leicester City manager Steve Cooper before the match Action Images via Reuters/Cat Goryn/File Photo

(Reuters) -Leicester City have sacked manager Steve Cooper following a poor run of form, the Premier League club announced on Sunday after a winless run left them hovering two points above the relegation zone.

A 2-1 home loss to Chelsea, who are managed by their former coach Enzo Maresca, left Leicester 16th in the standings with 10 points after 12 games.