Chelsea have sacked manager Graham Potter after defeat at home to Aston Villa.

It was Potter's 11th loss in 31 games since he took charge after the dismissal of Thomas Tuchel in September.

Potter's assistant and former Brighton defender Bruno Saltor has been named caretaker manager.

In a statement, co-controlling owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali said: "We have the highest degree of respect for Graham as a coach and as a person.

"He has always conducted himself with professionalism and integrity and we are all disappointed in this outcome."

"Along with our incredible fans, we will all be getting behind Bruno and the team as we focus on the rest of the season.

"We have 10 Premier League games remaining and a Champions League quarter-final ahead. We will put every effort and commitment into every one of those games so that we can end the season on a high."

Chelsea host Liverpool in the Premier League on Tuesday and face Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final on 12 April.