Southampton sack manager Claude Puel - club statement

FILE PHOTO: Britain Football Soccer - Southampton v Stoke City - Premier League - St Mary's Stadium - 21/5/17 Southampton manager Claude Puel before the match Action Images via Reuters / Tony O'Brien

LONDON (Reuters) - Southampton have sacked manager Claude Puel, the Premier League club said in a statement on Wednesday.

"Everyone at Southampton would like to express our thanks to Claude for his hard work and commitment this year," the statement said.

"The highlight of the season was a memorable day at Wembley in the EFL Cup Final, a day our fans will always treasure."

(Reporting by Toby Davis, editing by Gene Cherry)