Chelsea have sacked manager Jose Mourinho just months after the west London team were crowned Premier League champions.

The news comes after the team fell to their ninth defeat of the season, most recently losing 2-1 away to Leicester.

Earlier this week the Portugese manager said the Blues had left him feeling "betrayed" after their defeat, which pushed them down to 16th in the League table.

Mourinho steadied the ship in his first season back in charge at Stamford Bridge in 2013/14, before bossing a title-winning side last term.

But it all went wrong this season and his reign ended with the below statement on the Chelsea website.

Jose Mourinho

It read: "Chelsea Football Club and Jose Mourinho have today parted company by mutual consent.

"All at Chelsea thank Jose for his immense contribution since he returned as manager in the summer of 2013.

"His three league titles, FA Cup, Community Shield and three League Cup wins over two spells make him the most successful manager in our 110-year history. But both Jose and the board agreed results have not been good enough this season and believe it is in the best interests of both parties to go our separate ways.

"The club wishes to make clear Jose leaves us on good terms and will always remain a much-loved, respected and significant figure at Chelsea. His legacy at Stamford Bridge and in England has long been guaranteed and he will always be warmly welcomed back to Stamford Bridge.

"The club’s focus is now on ensuring our talented squad reaches its potential.

"There will be no further comment until a new appointment is made."

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