Life after Ranieri kicks off with a win for Leicester

Leicester began life without manager Claudio Ranieri by easing their English Premier League relegation fears thanks to a stirring 3-1 home victory over Liverpool this morning, Australian time.

HERO TO ZERO: Reigning champs Leicester sack manager Ranieri

English Premier League champions Leicester City have sensationally sacked manager Claudio Ranieri, the club said in a statement.

Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri. PA photo

Falling Foxes back besieged Ranieri

Leicester City powerbrokers say Claudio Ranieri will be given the opportunity to turn things around at the relegation-threatened Premier League champions.