Slaven Bilic has been sacked by West Ham after a dismal start to the season left the club in the relegation zone.

Bilic's West Ham have won just two league games this season and have lost three of last four matches at the London Stadium.

Their 4-1 defeat by Liverpool on Saturday left them 18th and in the relegation zone with nine points from 11 games.

The club now have the international break to find and appoint a replacement, with David Moyes among the early front runners to take over, but West Ham are looking to

"Disappointed, but not in the club. I expected it," Bilic said outside the West Ham's training ground after meeting with members of the club's board. "It's a very logical move."

A club statement read: "West Ham United can confirm that Slaven Bilic has today left his position with the club.

"The Chairmen and board of West Ham United would like to place on record their thanks and gratitude to Slaven and his team for their services over the past two-and-a-half years, but believe a change is now necessary in order for the club to move forward positively and in line with their ambition.