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Jesse Marsch has been sacked by Leeds, less than a year after taking charge at Elland Road.
Club ownership had been losing faith in the American and senior figures have now acted decisively to make a change ahead of facing Manchester United this week.
Leeds are hovering just above the relegation zone following a dismal run of seven Premier League matches without a victory which has seen them amass just three points from 21.
They have taken just 11 points from the last 51 on offer in the Premier League - leaving them outside the relegation zone on goal difference.
Rene Maric, Cameron Toshack and Pierre Barrieu will also leave the club as part of a clearout of Marsch's backroom team.
In a statement Leeds said: 'Leeds United can confirm head coach Jesse Marsch has been relieved of his duties.
'Jesse joined the club in February 2022 and was instrumental in keeping the club in the Premier League on the final day of last season.
'Rene Maric, Cameron Toshack and Pierre Barrieu will also leave the club.
'We would like to thank Jesse and his backroom staff for their efforts and wish them well for the future.
'The process of appointing a new head
