Tottenham news LIVE: Mauricio Pochettino SACKED - Jose Mourinho favourite as next manager

Tottenham have sacked Mauricio Pochettino tonight, with Spurs making the shock decision to fire their manager.

Pochettino has been relieved of his duties after five-and-a-half years in charge. Spurs, who were in the Champions League final only six months ago, have endured a tough start to the season and are currently 14th in the Premier League table.

Chairman Daniel Levy, who appointed Pochettino in June 2014, said: "We were extremely reluctant to make this change and it is not a decision the board have taken lightly, nor in haste.

Jose Mourinho is the early favourite to succeed Pochettino, with the former Chelsea and Manchester United manager understood to be under serious consideration by Spurs.

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What Daniel Levy said

"We were extremely reluctant to make this change and it is not a decision the Board has taken lightly, nor in haste.

“Regrettably domestic results at the end of last season and beginning of this season have been extremely disappointing.

“It falls to the Board to make the difficult decisions - this one made more so given the many memorable moments we have had with Mauricio and his coaching staff - but we do so in the Club's best interests.

“Mauricio and his coaching staff will always be part of our history. I have the utmost admiration for the manner in which he dealt with the difficult times away from a home ground whilst we built the new stadium and for the warmth and positivity he brought to us. I should like to thank him and his coaching staff for all they have contributed. They will always be welcome here.

“We have a talented squad. We need to re-energise and look to deliver a positive season for our supporters.”