Roy Hodgson is near finalising a deal to take over as Crystal Palace supervisor till the top of the season.

The 75-year-old would change Patrick Vieira, who was sacked on March 17 after lower than two years in cost.

Former England boss Hodgson is ready to return for a second spell in cost at Selhurst Park, having beforehand managed the Eagles between September 2017 and Could 2021.

He’s set to be appointed regardless of stating final Could, when he was coming in direction of the top of a brief spell in command of Watford: “I do not assume I shall be placing my title ahead anymore for additional tales on this planet of Premier League soccer.”

The membership’s U21s head coach Paddy McCarthy oversaw Sunday’s 4-1 defeat to Arsenal, supported by assistant Darren Powell and goalkeeping coach Dean Kiely.

Palace have held onto twelfth place ever for the reason that flip of the yr however their current poor type – 13 matches throughout all competitions with out a win and simply six objectives scored – has left them three factors away from the relegation zone with 10 video games to go.

Premier League standings

This is how the relegation battle is presently shaping up:

Crystal Palace’s subsequent fixtures

When Palace regroup after the March worldwide break, their subsequent six fixtures are towards groups under them within the desk.

The final time the Eagles performed a staff under them within the league was towards Bournemouth on New 12 months’s Eve in 2022, which was Vieira’s final win in cost.

Leicester (H) – Saturday April 1, 3pm

Leeds (A) – Sunday April 9, 2pm

Southampton (A) – Saturday April 15, 3pm

Everton (H) – Saturday April 22, 3pm

Wolves (A) – Tuesday April 25, 7.30pm

West Ham (H) – Saturday April 29, 12.30pm

‘Sacking Vieira a mistake – Zaha will likely be dissatisfied’

Former Crystal Palace striker Clinton Morrison talking to Sky Sports activities Information on Friday:

“For me, it isn’t the correct name – I do not assume he ought to have been sacked. I do know the run they’ve been on is horrible – with out a win for the reason that New 12 months. However I converse to lots of people at Palace, across the place there was a variety of togetherness and that is right down to Patrick.

“I do know it is a results-based trade however the run of video games they’ve had is ridiculous. After Arsenal, the following 5 – 6 video games are all winnable. I might have caught with him. I do not know which different supervisor can are available in and switch it round.

“It’s a robust job and I do not know who’s on the market. Somebody like a Jesse Marsch? What Palace are used to beneath Patrick Vieira may be completely different to what a brand new supervisor is available in and implements.

“So it would take time and Palace do not have time. They’re in a relegation battle, you want confidence and also you want somebody who’s going to return in and carry the staff. There will likely be somebody, as you do not make rash choices like sacking Vieira with out having somebody lined up.

“I do imagine the funding wasn’t ok in January, Vieira wanted assist in strengthening different areas.

“The largest downside with Palace is scoring objectives. They’re too reliant on Wilfried Zaha and he is been injured for a bit just lately. Different gamers must step up, there are two gamers in Ebere Eze and Michael Olise who I believe will go to the very high. I believe Palace will keep up as they’ve proficient gamers within the staff.

“There are a variety of gamers who like Vieira, the concord there may be collectively. Zaha and Vieira had an excellent relationship. I can not converse for him however he may be dissatisfied.”