Everton Sacks Frank Lampard

They are second from bottom of the table with 15 points from 20 matches, above Southampton on goal difference.

Former England midfielder Lampard, 44, replaced Rafael Benitez in January 2022 with the team 16th in the table and helped Everton avoid relegation.

Everton are now looking for their sixth permanent manager in five years.

After a 1-1 draw at reigning champions Manchester City on 31 December, Everton have lost 4-1 to Brighton at Goodison Park, were knocked out of the FA Cup with a 3-1 defeat at Manchester United and were then beaten by Southampton despite taking the lead, before the latest defeat by West Ham.

After a 1-1 draw against the defending champions Manchester City on December 31, Everton fell 4-1 to Brighton at Goodison Park, lost 3-1 at Manchester United in the FA Cup semifinals, lost to Southampton despite taking the lead, and most recently lost to West Ham.

All season, they have only been able to win three games.

In recent games, there have been numerous, loud fan demonstrations against the board, and following the defeat to Southampton, fans organised a sit-in protest.

Due to what the club described as a "serious and credible threat to their safety," the Everton board of directors was unable to attend the game.

No threats or incidents have been reported to police before the match, according to Merseyside Police.