Ralph Hasenhuttl, manager of Southampton, has been fired after Newcastle defeated them 4-1 at home.
After losing six of their previous nine games, the Saints are currently ranked 18th in the Premier League.
Hasenhuttl was fired from his position as head coach of the South Coast team after a dismal performance on Sunday against the Magpies.
The 55-year-old Austrian, who kept the team in the English top division for four straight seasons, has been fired because Saints officials are worried about a drop into the Championship.
The two 9-0 defeats against Manchester United in February 2021 and Leicester at home in October 2019 that stand out most from Hasenhuttl’s tenure at St Mary’s.
A club statement read: “Southampton Football Club can confirm it has parted company with Men’s First Team Manager Ralph Hasenhuttl. First Team Assistant Coach Richard Kitzbichler has also today left the club.
“Hasenhuttl, who was appointed in December 2018, departs having made a significant contribution to the club, overseeing some memorable results and also playing a key role in the development of our club infrastructure, identity and playing squad.
“However, we now believe it is an appropriate time to make a change. Everyone involved with the club would like to express their sincere thanks to Ralph for all of his efforts, as well as the unwavering commitment he has shown throughout his time as manager.
“First Team Lead Coach Ruben Selles will take charge of the side on an interim basis for our game on Wednesday night. The club will be announcing a permanent replacement in due course.”
Southampton face Sheffield Wednesday in Wednesday’s Carabao Cup third-round tie before a trip to Liverpool on Saturday.