Bournemouth sack Parker after Liverpool mauling

Bournemouth have sacked boss Scott Parker just four games into the Premier League season.

The Cherries have parted company with Parker, 41, on the back of a humiliating 9-0 defeat at Liverpool.

Following a 2-0 victory over Aston Villa, the newly-promoted side have suffered heavy defeats to Manchester City, Arsenal and the Reds.

And despite Parker guiding them to promotion from the Championship in his first season in charge, owner Maxim Denim has wielded the axe to ensure the club “keep progressing” as they look to survive in the top flight.

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