Chelsea have confirmed that Graham Potter has "departed the club" on Sunday evening, with Newcastle United set to come up against a new head coach when they take on the Blues in the final game of the Premier League season.
Potter's time at the Stamford Bridge club came to an end after a miserable run of form left Chelsea sat 11th in the table. A 2-0 defeat at home to Aston Villa proved to be the final nail in the coffin for the former Brighton head coach having only won three times in the top-flight this calendar year.
A club statement read: "Chelsea FC has announced that Graham Potter has departed the club. Graham has agreed to collaborate with the Club to facilitate a smooth transition.
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