Foxes boss Claudio Ranieri also reflected on his side's victory over Chelsea this week that was Jose Mourinho's last game in charge of last year's champions.

“It was a great result for our team and for the fans - not because it was Chelsea, but because it was three points," he said.

"We understood to beat the champions was not easy. Now it’s important the players clear their minds."

So Chelsea's title defence is going to be an unsuccessful one, but what about current Premier League leaders Leicester?

Well they had a press conference earlier while Jose Mourinho was getting his marching orders and here are some of the best quotes from it.  

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Starting off with some bad news for Foxes fans as boss Claudio Ranieri says Jeffrey Schlupp could be out for up to 10 weeks with a hamstring injury.

But good news immediately followed with Ranieri adding that Danny Drinkwater's hamstring injury is not serious and the midfielder (pictured) will be back soon.

Time for Roberto Martinez to be worried? Maybe so.

Former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho became the fifth Premier League manager to lose his job this season:

• Dick Advocaat (Sunderland) 4 October: The Dutchman saved the Black Cats from relegation last season but left after an eight-game winless run.
• Brendan Rodgers (Liverpool) 4 October: Rodgers took the Reds to the brink of their first Premier League title in 2014 but was sacked hours after a Premier League draw against Everton.
• Tim Sherwood (Aston Villa) 25 October: Sherwood guided Villa to the 2015 FA Cup final but won only one of their 12 league games this season.
• Garry Monk (Swansea) 9 December: Led the club to a record points total last season, but a run of one win in 12 ended Monk's tenure.
• Jose Mourinho (Chelsea) 17 December: Premier League and League Cup winners last season, but nine defeats in 16 league games this campaign left them one point above the drop zone. Mourinho was a gonner.

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In the 20 minutes after the news of Mourinho's sacking there were 113,000 tweets sent about it.

Between 15:00 GMT - 16:00 GMT, 339,000 tweets were sent and by 18:00, 641, 537 posts about Jose Mourinho had been tweeted.

The term 'Jose Mourinho' has been trending in cities and countries around the world

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The term 'Jose Mourinho' has been trending in cities and countries around the world  

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Burnley midfielder Joey Barton has tweeted his thoughts on the Chelsea managerial situation.

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In every list of potential next managers there is also a speculative suggestion. So, why not, let's go for one.

Name: John Terry.

Status: Chelsea captain.

Managerial record: Unproven.

The club captain, now 35, has been reading management books for the last few years and recently had Sir Alex Ferguson's "Leading" for company on a flight back from a match. Some have argued Terry has been in charge of Chelsea for years, maybe he could be handed the opportunity to prove it.  

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Name: Diego Simeone

Status: Atletico Madrid manager

Premier League record: Unproven

The former Argentina midfielder has enjoyed a fine period as Atletico Madrid boss, breaching the two-team dominance of Barca and rivals Real with an attractive style, while beating Chelsea in the UEFA Super Cup and Champions League in the process. The Blues have looked to Atletico for players, now for a manager?

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Name: Juande Ramos

Status: Out of work

Premier League record: Sacked by Tottenham after less than a year in 2008

The former Tottenham boss would be a left-field appointment but has been mentioned often over recent days.

Has a long and well-travelled career and most recently took charge of Dnipro. Would in no way be a long-term appointment. But with Roman Abramovich in charge of Chelsea, not every decision is predictable. Remember Avram Grant?

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Name: Guus Hiddink

Status: Out of work

Premier League record: Third and an FA Cup win as interim manager (2009)

If Chelsea need a stop-gap option, they could look to someone who has done the job before. No, not Rafael Benitez, who is now Real Madrid boss, but Dutchman Hiddink.

His three-month spell from February 2009, after the departure of Luiz Felipe Scolari, saw Chelsea win the FA Cup and finish third in the Premier League.

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Name: Pep Guardiola

Status: Bayern Munich manager

Premier League record: Unproven

The former Barcelona boss was reportedly coveted by Roman Abramovich while on sabbatical before the former Spain midfielder opted for Bayern Munich.

His contract with the Bavarians ends this summer and speculation of a switch to Manchester City is growing in strength. But Chelsea may still try to tempt him. 

So who is going to replace Jose Mourinho at Chelsea? Let's profile six of the likely lads.

Name: Carlo Ancelotti

Status: Out of work

Premier League record: Chelsea 2009-11 (champions 2010)

Will Chelsea return for another man who enjoyed great success? The Italian, who won the 2010 Premier League and FA Cup double and finished second the following season before being sacked, is available after leaving Real Madrid where he won the Champions League.

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Bournemouth's Glenn Murray, who scored the winner against Chelsea on 5 December, tweets his shock at the sacking of Jose Mourinho.

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Trophies won:

• 1 x Premier League
• 1 x League Cup

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Trophies won: 

2 x Premier League

1 x FA Cup

2 x League Cup

Fancy Jose Mourinho at your club?

Peter White: Considering starting a petition for fellow United fans called 'Van Gaal out, Jose in...

Lee Parkinson: The rate we are going through managers it's only a matter of time before Mourinho arrives at Elland Road #LUFC

Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas has tweeted his support for his former boss.

Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer

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"There will be no shortage of offers. Real Madrid may come calling again if Rafael Benitez continues to struggle but what about Manchester United?

"It is the sort of stage he craves and if Louis van Gaal does not improve things at Old Trafford and Mourinho is still available next summer...why not?"