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Claude Puel has parted company with Leicester

Claude Puel sacked by Leicester City

Leicester have announced the sacking of manager Claude Puel.

Jurgen Klopp: "We want to win a game and we don't, so we don't feel brilliant."

'Everything is fine' - Klopp keeps cool after stumble

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits they cannot hope to coast to the Premier League title beating every side in their way.

Soccer • 31 Jan 19

Jamie Vardy trained in full Spiderman kit

Puel wants to be Leicester's superhero

Vardy was filmed jumping out at Puel from behind a hedge and spent 10 minutes at training dressed as Spiderman before getting changed.

Soccer • 17 Jan 19

Brendan Rodgers has been linked to Leicester City, where pressure is mounting on Claude Puel

Brendan Rodgers plays down links to Leicester

Brendan Rodgers stressed his focus remains on Celtic amid speculation about interest from Leicester City.

Soccer • 17 Jan 19

Claude Puel's Leicester are ninth in the Premier League

Puel has plan to keep top names at Leicester

Leicester boss Claude Puel admits the Foxes need European football to match his stars' ambitions.

Soccer • 08 Dec 18

Claude Puel today spoke to the media for the first time since the fatal crash on Saturday evening

Puel: It's been the hardest week in the club's history

Leicester City manager Claude Puel described the past week as one of the "hardest weeks in the history of the club" as he spoke to the media for the first time since the fatal crash on Saturday night.

Soccer • 01 Nov 18

Claude Puel is reported to be in the firing line at Leicester

Claude Puel unconcerned by speculation on his future

Claude Puel claimed he would be "happy" for anyone succeeding him as Leicester boss due to the quality they would inherit - but he stressed "speculation" about his position was not his concern.

Soccer • 16 Aug 18

Jamie Vardy's presumably still having a party

Vardy and Maguire will miss league opener, says Puel

Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy and defender Harry Maguire are likely to miss the club's Premier League opener against Manchester United on August 10, manager Claude Puel has said.

Soccer • 02 Aug 18

Mahrez 'back with a smile', claims Puel

Riyad Mahrez has returned from his self-imposed exile a better player, according to Leicester manager Claude Puel.

Soccer • 14 Feb 18

Mahrez has not trained since his deadline day move to Manchester City fell through

'Depressed' Mahrez to miss City clash

Leicester are remaining patient with their striking attacker, despite the likelihood he will miss Saturday evening's Premier League clash wit the club he was desperate to join.

Soccer • 07 Feb 18

'We've been getting closer and closer and today it all fell for us,' says Hodgson.

Palace manager Hodgson not surprised at first away win

Palace manager Roy Hodgson felt Palace had been building towards this result after improving displays on the road in recent weeks.

Soccer • 16 Dec 17

Crouch soars to deny Puel's flying Foxes

Peter Crouch's second-half header earned Stoke a point at home to in-form Leicester and ensured a familiar scoreline at the bet365 Stadium.

Soccer • 04 Nov 17

Puel off to perfect start as Everton woes deepen

New boss Claude Puel began his Leicester reign with a routine win over managerless Everton as the Foxes eased away from trouble.

Soccer • 29 Oct 17

Claude Puel was sacked by the Saints 133 days ago

Ex-Southampton boss Puel takes reins at Leicester

Claude Puel has been confirmed as Leicester's new first-team manager.

Soccer • 25 Oct 17

Claude Puel has been sacked after one season at the helm

Southampton sack Claude Puel

Southampton have sacked manager Claude Puel with immediate effect.

Soccer • 14 Jun 17

Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City are all chasing Virgil van Dijk

Van Dijk is going nowhere this summer - Puel

Southampton boss Claude Puel insists sought-after defender Virgil van Dijk will still be at the club next season.

Soccer • 08 May 17

Shane Long was a frustrated figure on Saturday evening

Puel puts Long flashpoint down to 'misunderstanding'

Southampton manager has cleared up his flashpoint with Republic of Ireland striker Shane Long after taking him off - just 22 minutes after bringing him on as a substitute - in the defeat of to Manchester City.

Soccer • 16 Apr 17

Zlatan is on the hunt for more silverware

Puel reckons Saints can deal with Zlatan

Southampton manager Claude Puel has backed his patched-up defence to deal with Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Soccer • 26 Feb 17

Long's goal put the gloss on a semi-final win over Liverpool

Shane Long reflects on 'amazing' night at Anfield

Shane Long has set his sights on winning his second piece of silverware at club level after helping secure Southampton's place in the League Cup final with a memorable win at Liverpool.

Soccer • 26 Jan 17

Jose Fonte is trying to force a move from Southampton

Southampton boss plans without Jose Fonte

Southampton manager Claude Puel is confident his side can take the momentum from their EFL Cup win over Liverpool into the Premier League clash at Burnley - but will again plan without captain Jose Fonte, who it trying to force a move from the club.

Soccer • 12 Jan 17

Claude Puel