David Moyes the overwhelming favourite to replace sacked West Ham boss Slaven Bilic

DAVID MOYES is the overwhelming favourite to become the next West Ham manager.

Slaven Bilic was finally put out of his misery this morning after Saturday’s 4-1 pummelling at home by Liverpool.

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Sun Bets have former Manchester United manager Moyes as 20-1 ON to become the next London Stadium chief.

Former Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew is second-favourite at 8-1 while Roberto Mancini rounds out the top three at 12-1.

Manuel Pellegrini is 16-1 while Sean Dyche, who has impressed so much with Burnley this season – is 18-1 along with Carlo Ancelotti.

An official statement from West Ham regarding Bilic’s axing read: “The Chairmen and board of West Ham United would like to place on record their thanks and gratitude to Slaven and his team for their services over the past two-and-a-half years, but believe a change is now necessary in order for the Club to move forward positively and in line with their ambition.

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“West Ham United can confirm that Bilic’s coaching assistants Nikola Jurcevic, Edin Terzic, Julian Dicks and Miljenko Rak have also left the Club with immediate effect.

“The Club’s search for a new manager to take West Ham United forward is underway and an announcement regarding Bilic’s successor is expected to be made over the coming days.”

More to follow.