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Everton sack manager Benitez

November 1, 2021 Everton manager Rafael Benitez looks dejected Reuters

Everton sacked manager Rafa Benitez on Sunday following their 2-1 defeat at Norwich City which left the Merseyside club six points above the Premier League relegation zone in 15th place.

"Benitez, who joined Everton in June 2021, has left the Club with immediate effect," Everton said in a statement.

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