Everton's new owners the Friedkin Group have taken a risk in their bid for Premier League survival by sacking Sean Dyche after five games with just one goal

Everton manager Sean Dyche says he has “no problem” with the club’s new owner making a succession plan for his departure. Dyche said in December he was “not worried” about his Goodison Park future after The Friedkin Group (TFG) completed their long-awaited takeover of the club.

Sean Dyche was sacked by Everton on Thursday. Photo by Carl Recine/. Sean Dyche has been sacked as manager of Everton, the club confirmed on Thursday. Dyche took over

Leighton Baines and Seamus Coleman are set to take charge of tonight’s FA Cup third round tie against Peterborough

Everton have been told to be careful what they wish for as Jose Mourinho is rumoured to be lined up to replace Sean Dyche at the Goodison Park club.

Everton have sacked Sean Dyche. The manager leaves Goodison Park with the club in 16th place, one point above the relegation zone after just three wins in the first 19 games of the season. It came just hours ahead of the club's FA Cup tie with Peterborough United and followed a week of speculation over his future.

Jose Mourinho's odds to be the next Everton boss have been hastily slashed as Sean Dyche moves into last chance saloon with the club's new owners.