Sunderland pull plug on Di Canio

West Brom 3 Sunderland 0

The 45-year-old’s departure was confirmed by the Black Cats little more than 24 hours after a 3-0 defeat at West Brom left them rooted to the foot of the Premier League table.

A statement said: “Sunderland AFC confirms that it has parted company with head coach Paolo Di Canio this evening.”