Ronald Koeman arrives at Everton's Finch Farm training ground just hours before discovering he's been sacked
- Ronald Koeman has been dismissed from his position as Everton manager
- The Dutchman had arrived at Everton's Finch Farm complex at 7am on Monday
- Koeman and Pep Guardiola were at San Carlo in Manchester on Sunday night
- Everton boss dined out with 12 friends following the 5-2 home loss to Arsenal
Everton's under-fire boss Ronald Koeman arrived at the club's training ground at 7am on Monday morning in what turned out to be his last day in the role.
Koeman was dismissed from his post just hours later with Everton's chiefs acting swiftly following the 5-2 thrashing at the hands of Arsenal on Sunday.
Everton chiefs Bill Kenwright and Robert Elstone drove into the Finch Farm complex later on Monday afternoon before the club released a statement confirming they had parted ways with Koeman.
Ronald Koeman drove into Everton's Finch Farm training ground at 7am on Monday morning
Dutchman has been dismissed after Everton's 5-2 loss to Arsenal saw them fall to 18th place
Chairman Kenwright and chief executive Elstone moved quickly following Everton's fifth league defeat of the season which saw them slip into the relegation zone.
Kenwright was at Goodison Park on Sunday, sitting alongside major shareholder Farhad Moshiri in the director's box, to watch the latest below-par performance from his side.
Koeman had arrived at training as normal on Monday morning seemingly unaware he was about to be dismissed after 16 months at the helm.
Just hours earlier Koeman eased the pain of Everton's latest defeat by dining out at an Italian restaurant on Sunday evening until 10pm.
Koeman flashed a smile as he walked to San Carlo restaurant in central Manchester on Sunday
Everton manager Koeman appeared in good spirits as he dined out with a group of friends
He was spotted outside San Carlo in central Manchester where he enjoyed a meal with his wife Bartina and a group of friends before they headed for a nightcap at the nearby Neighbourhood bar.
The Dutchman was joined by a manager experiencing contrasting fortunes on Sunday night, with Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola also present at San Carlo.
Guardiola appeared to be enjoying himself after leaving the restaurant, which is located just five minutes away from The Lowry Hotel where rival boss Jose Mourinho calls his temporary home.
Koeman was jeered by home fans after withdrawing Dominic Calvert-Lewin and goalscorer Wayne Rooney with 15 minutes remaining in the Arsenal game.
And he didn't sound entirely confident of keeping his job during the post-match press conference, saying: 'I still personally believe that I can change the whole situation.
Koeman strolled alongside his wife Bartina just hours after Everton were beaten 5-2 by Arsenal
Pep Guardiola donned a flat cap and blazer as he left the same Italian restaurant on Sunday
Guardiola was celebrating another victory
'But everybody knows how it works in football. But okay, that's only what I am answering about this question. Ask somebody else.'
Koeman spent £135million in the summer to spark hope among supporters of a top-four finish but he failed to make the most of his new recruits and Everton currently find themselves in 18th place.
It is likely that David Unsworth, the Under 23 manager, will take charge for Wednesday's trip to Chelsea in the Carabao Cup and Sunday's Premier League trip to Leicester.
City meanwhile are sitting pretty five points clear at the top of the Premier League after easing to a 3-0 victory over Burnley at the Etihad on Saturday.
Guardiola handed a start to Sergio Aguero in place of Gabriel Jesus and the Argentine rewarded his manager's faith by netting the opener from the penalty spot to draw level with the club's record scorer Eric Brook on 177 goals.
Nicolas Otamendi and Leroy Sane scored twice in three second-half minutes to seal the three points as City took their season total to 32 from just nine league games.
- Man City 3-0 Burnley: Leroy Sane and Nicolas Otamendi net | Daily Mail Online
- Everton 2-5 Arsenal: Ozil puts Ronald Koeman on the brink | Daily Mail Online
- Everton sack Ronald Koeman after shocking start to season | Daily Mail Online
- Ronald Koeman on the brink after Arsenal thrashing | Daily Mail Online
Most watched Sport videos
- Melbourne Storm beat NZ Warriors with insane last-minute try
- Everton's Portugal training camp marred by Sean Dyche slapping player
- Josh Mansour opens up about his exit from the Rabbitohs
- Olivia Dunne celebrates LSU senior night as she scores PERFECT 10
- Kylie Kelce Irish dances on balcony for St Patrick's Day weekend
- Dame Laura Kenny announces her retirement from cycling
- 'It goes down in history': Farrell and O'Mahony on Six nations win
- Liverpool's Klopp reacts to last minute defeat to Man Utd
- Ten Hag very proud of Man U team after Liverpool win
- Candice Warner defends Latrell Mitchell swearing on TV
- Ryan Garcia wants to sue NYC Commissioner for mental evaluation
- Ange Postecoglou addresses media after Tottenham's 3-0 loss to Fulham