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West Ham sack Pellegrini after Leicester defeat

West Ham sacked manager Manuel Pellegrini after Saturday's 2-1 home defeat by Leicester [COURTESY]

West Ham sacked manager Manuel Pellegrini after Saturday's 2-1 home defeat to Leicester left the Hammers just one point above the Premier League's relegation zone in 17th.

A run of just two wins in 14 games, including seven defeats in their last nine league matches, saw patience run out with the 66-year-old former Real Madrid and Manchester City boss.

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