The goalless draw with Chelsea was the first of TFG’s ownership and was watched by newly-installed Everton executive chairman Marc Watts. His regime was firm in its initial support of Dyche and the status quo while they began work on overhauling the club behind the scenes.

Everton's new owners the Friedkin Group have taken a risk in their bid for Premier League survival by sacking Sean Dyche after five games with just one goal

Everton have sacked manager Sean Dyche after a five-game winless run that has left the Toffees a point above the Premier League relegation zone.

Sean Dyche is in a battle to avoid the sack at Everton after their takeover by The Friedkin Group, but who could replace him?

The 53-year-old departs the Toffees following a run of just one win in 11 games, while his side failed to score in eight of their last 10 outings

Everton manager Sean Dyche says he has “no problem” with the club’s new owner making a succession plan for his departure. Dyche said in December he was “not worried” about his Goodison Park future after The Friedkin Group (TFG) completed their long-awaited takeover of the club.

Leighton Baines and Seamus Coleman are set to take charge of tonight’s FA Cup third round tie against Peterborough