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Marco Silva has been sacked by Everton.

The Blues wielded the axe on the 42-year-old manager earlier today after talks between Farhad Moshiri and the board of directors.

Silva lasted just over 18 months at Goodison after being appointed at the end of May 2018 when he replaced the sacked Sam Allardyce.

Everton finished eighth in his first season in charge but he leaves the club today in the bottom three.

Marco Silva sacked by Everton latest reaction and next manager news

The Portuguese coach has been under mounting pressure for a number of weeks but last night's 5-2 mauling against Liverpool has prompted the Goodison power brokers to act.

Silva was at Finch Farm earlier today to begin preparations for Saturday's home game with Chelsea but the former Watford and Hull boss will not be in the dugout after his reign was brought to an end today.

Moshiri was not at the 234th derby but decided to sleep on Silva's situation before making his next move.

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Moshiri held face-to-face talks with Silva this afternoon and the decision has now been made.

David Moyes has been seen as the favourite to replace Silva on an interim basis with the possibility to bringing Tim Cahill in as his No2 discussed.

Head over to our live blog for all the latest reaction to Silva's sacking and information on next manager as we get it.,