Rafa Benitez sacked by Everton
It follows Saturday's 2-1 defeat at bottom club Norwich.
Everton have sacked manager Rafael Benitez, the club have announced.
It follows Saturday's 2-1 defeat at bottom club Norwich, which was a ninth loss in 13 Premier League matches, with the Toffees winning just once during that spell.
Everton sit 15th in the table, only six points above the relegation zone.
A club statement said: "Everton Football Club can confirm the departure of Rafael Benitez as first-team manager.
"Benitez, who joined Everton in June 2021, has left the club with immediate effect.
"An update on a permanent replacement will be made in due course."
Benitez was only appointed Everton manager in June - a highly controversial move given his previous time in charge of Liverpool.