Soccer-Leeds sack Gracia with relegation looming, Allardyce takes over

Leeds United have sacked manager Javi Gracia with the club hovering above the relegation zone and have appointed veteran coach Sam Allardyce until the end of the season, the Premier League side said on Wednesday.

Leeds are 17th in the standings with 30 points, above 18th-placed Nottingham Forest on goal difference with four games left in the season. The Yorkshire club next play Manchester City away followed by a home game against Newcastle United.