Chelsea - Villas Boas

Di Matteo placed in charge until the end of the season. Chelsea have confirmed that manager Andre Villas-Boas has been sacked and that making a change was the club's 'only option'. Villas-Boas only took charge at Stamford Bridge last summer following the departure of Carlo Ancelotti, but has endured a difficult time at the helm. The former Porto coach arrived in West London with a reputation as one of the brightest managerial talents in world football, but he has been unable to replicate his past success at Chelsea. He has seen the Blues slide out of the Premier League title race in recent weeks, while qualification for next season's UEFA Champions League is also in doubt.