Leicester City manager Steve Cooper has criticised the standard of refereeing in the Premier League after his side fell to a controversial 2-1 home defeat to Chelsea. Cooper was upset when Leicester were not given a penalty in the second half when former Leicester defender Wesley Fofana collide with substitute Stephy Mavididi inside the box.

Referee performance in Chelsea match was ‘last thing PGMOL needed’ - The Leicester boss was furious with Andy Madley’s officiating, specifically the decision not to award his side a late penalty.

Leicester City have confirmed they have sacked manager Steve Cooper. The 44-year-old took charge for the final time on. Saturday, with the Foxes beaten at home by Chelsea in the Premier League. We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

Leicester has fired manager Steve Cooper, just 12 rounds into the Premier League season. Leicester is in 16th place in the 20-team league, two points above the relegation zone.

Leicester sacked manager Steve Cooper on Sunday with the Foxes just two points above the Premier League relegation zone.

Leicester City have sacked Steve Cooper following their 2-1 defeat to Chelsea on Saturday. A statement from Leicester on Sunday read: ‘Leicester City Football Club has parted company with Steve Cooper,

Leicester City manager Steve Cooper did not hold back in his criticism of Premier League officiating following his side’s 2-1 loss to Chelsea.