Chelsea could have a huge part to play in the Premier League title race by the end of the season, following on from the dismissal of Graham Potter. The former Brighton manager replaced Thomas Tuchel earlier this season for a fee costing £21.5million, but things didn't go to plan for Todd Boehly and his ownership group.
Poor results accumulated, with the side knocked out of both domestic cup competitions and sitting in the bottom half of the division. A 2-0 loss to Aston Villa at the weekend was enough for the board as they decided to take action with a club statement released on Sunday evening.
Co-controlling owners Boehly and Behdad Eghbali said: "On behalf of everyone at the club, we want to thank Graham sincerely for his contribution to Chelsea. We have the highest degree of respect for Graham as a coach and as a person. He has always conducted himself with professionalism and integrity and we are all disappointed in this outcome.
