Thomas Frank tipped to be next Crystal Palace manager as new rival for job emerges

The Frenchman had come under increasing pressure after a poor run of results left Palace bottom of the table with seven points from 10 matches. Sunday's loss at Selhurst Park was their fourth consecutive defeat in the league.

Sage was appointed in June on a three-year contract after impressing with Lens, whom he guided to second place in Ligue 1 and the Coupe de France, but has struggled to get his ideas across this season.

Former Tottenham and Brentford manager Thomas Frank is the favourite to replace Sage, with England assistant coach Anthony Barry also a strong contender.