Rafael Benitez sacked as Everton manager

Decision comes after a string of losses for the club

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Rafael Benitez was sacked as Everton manager on Sunday after just eight months in charge of the struggling Premier League club.

The Spaniard paid the price for a dismal run of nine defeats in last 13 league matches, culminating in a 2-1 loss at lowly Norwich on Saturday