The sacking of Scott Parker following Bournemouth's 9-0 drubbing at the hands of Liverpool kicked off a Tuesday that brings action from four Premier League grounds, including St Mary's, where Chelsea look to continue making amends for a shaky start away to Southampton (Southampton 4/1, draw 16/5, Chelsea 4/6 - Match Betting).
The Anfield thrashing - a record-equalling Premier League margin of defeat - sees 18-cap England international Parker depart the Vitality Stadium after just four league games, despite having led the Cherries back to the top flight in his first season in charge.
A statement released by the club suggested that the outgoing coach's post-match media comments, in which he appeared to criticise 'ill-equipped' Bournemouth's recruitment and spending, were a deciding factor in his exit.
"It is unconditional that we are aligned in our strategy to run the club sustainably," said owner Max Demin.
Former Middlesbrough midfielder Gary O'Neil is to take temporary charge of Bournemouth, who are 4/11 to be relegated this season.
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Having seemingly recovered from a thrashing of their own at Elland Road - though the scoreline in Leeds United's 3-0 win may seem paltry by comparison - Chelsea journey to Southampton on Tuesday night in search of a third league victory of the season.
After overseeing a 2-1 victory last time out against Leicester City, manager Thomas Tuchel will be buoyed by the return of Kalidou Koulibaly after his red card in West Yorkshire, which could spell a reversion to a back three. Conversely, however, Conor Gallagher misses out after his weekend dismissal.
Ralph Hasenhuttl's Saints have no fresh injury concerns, with Armel Bella-Kotchap ultimately seeing out the 1-0 defeat to Manchester United after picking up a knock midway through.
Elsewhere, Leeds look to bounce back from their first defeat of the season when they host Everton in the late kick-off slot at 8pm. The Whites were undone by Brighton in a tight weekend clash and a late fitness test will determine whether captain Liam Cooper is sufficiently recovered from a minor calf issue.
Everton's fitness issues will be countered by the arrival of their new signing from Brighton, Neal Maupay, who is ready to make his debut (Leeds United 23/20, draw 13/5, Everton 5/2 - Match Betting).
At Selhurst Park, a London derby pits Crystal Palace and Brentford together with the Bees just a point ahead of their hosts, while Fulham will hope that four-goal Aleksandar Mitrovic (11/8 - To Score Anytime) keeps on firing as they face a tough task at home to unbeaten Brighton.
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