Ronald Koeman became the third Premier League managerial casualty of the season on Monday when he was sacked by Everton. The 54-year-old Dutchman -- who guided Everton to seventh in his first season in charge last term -- paid the price for a desperate start to the campaign despite having spent £140million ($185mn) in the close season. “Everton Football Club can confirm that Ronald Koeman has left the Club,” read the Everton statement. Koeman joins compatriot Frank de Boer -- sacked by Crystal Palace after just four Premier League games -- and Craig Shakespeare dismissed by Leicester last week as top level managers to have departed this season. READ | Arsenal send Everton into Premier League drop zone with 5-2 defeatKoeman was backed heavily during the transfer window, as Everton spent a reported £142million on new players.

Source: Hindustan Times October 23, 2017 13:07 UTC