Manager Graham Potter has been sacked by London giants Chelsea after inconsistent results. -AP
Chelsea have sacked their manager Graham Potter after a string of poor results left the London giants only mid-table in the Premier League.
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Potter had been signed by Chelsea's new ownership in September after they prised him away from Brighton & Hove Albion but the Englishman lasted only 31 games, winning only 12, before the owners pulled the trigger on Sunday with the club lying 11th in the league.
His last game in charge was Chelsea's 2-0 league loss at home to Aston Villa on Saturday but the Blues are still in the Champions League, set for a high-profile quarter-final date with Real Madrid.
"Graham has agreed to collaborate with the club to facilitate a smooth transition," Chelsea said in a statement.
"In his time with the club, Graham has taken us to the quarter-final of the Champions League, where we will face Real Madrid.Â
"Chelsea would like to thank Graham for all his efforts and contribution and wish him well for the future.
"Bruno Saltor will take charge of the team as interim head coach."
Potter came under criticism after he failed to get the best out of a squad that had been reinforced over two transfer windows as owners Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital spent over 600 million euros ($A975 million) on new players.
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