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.

Leicester City boss Steve Cooper was highly critical of referee Andrew Madley after his side's 2-1 defeat by Chelsea. He thought they should have had a penalty late on at 2-0 when Levi Colwill appeared to bring down Stephy Mavididi - but it was not given.

Leicester City boss Steve Cooper says that they've had a tough season with the referee this year 23/11/2024 King Power Stadium, Leicester, UK

Leicester City have sacked Steve Cooper and could replace him with Graham Potter or Ruud van Nistelrooy. The Foxes decided to pull the trigger on Cooper on Sunday following a 2-1 defeat to Chelsea . Leicester struggled to create much going forward against the Blues and Jordan Ayew's stoppage-time goal was a case of too little too late.

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.

Steve Cooper succeeded Enzo Maresca at Leicester City in the summer but with just two Premier League wins, the Foxes have decided to part ways with their manager