Everton fires manager Sean Dyche with team near relegation zone

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Everton fired manager Sean Dyche on Thursday with the Premier League club just two spots above the relegation zone.

Everton announced the move just hours before the team was set to host Peterborough in the FA Cup third round.

“The process to appoint a new manager is underway and an update will be provided in due course,” the club said in a statement.

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