This comes as Spurs had managed to win just five of their ten league matches to date this season.

The last straw came on Saturday when Spurs lost 3-0 at home to the under-pressure Manchester United.

The club confirmed the news in a brief statement on their website.

“The Club can today announce that Nuno Espírito Santo and his coaching staff Ian Cathro, Rui Barbosa and Antonio Dias have been relieved of their duties.

“Fabio Paratici, Managing Director, Football, said: "I know how much Nuno and his coaching staff wanted to succeed and I regret that we have had to take this decision.

“Nuno is a true gentleman and will always be welcome here. We should like to thank him and his coaching staff and wish them well for the future.”

“A further coaching update will follow in due course.”

The team is currently in 8th on the table with five wins and five defeats. In all competitions under Santo, Spurs won 10 of their 17 games. A successor to Santo is yet to be announced.

Morgan Piek OFM Sport