Crystal Palace have sacked manager Patrick Vieira after a 12-match winless run. The Eagles have not won a match in 2023 and were beaten 1-0 by Brighton in the Premier League on Wednesday, their third defeat in a row.They are only three points above 18th-placed Bournemouth, who have a game in hand.Palace must not make a habit out of losing, warns Vieira”It is with enormous regret that this difficult decision has been made,” chairman Steve Parish said.”Ultimately, results in recent months have placed us in a precarious league position and we felt a change is necessary to give us the best chance of retaining Premier League status.”Vieira, 46, was appointed before the 2021-22 season and led the Eagles to a 12th-placed finish, earning praise for an attacking style.Palace travel to leaders Arsenal, Vieira’s former club, on Sunday.##NAJAVA_MECA_7108285##Their final ten games of the season will see them face all eight of their relegation rivals.Talking about Vieira, Crystal Palace chairman added: “Patrick’s impact since joining us in the summer of 2021 has been significant, and he is held in the highest regard by myself, and all of his colleagues.”He led the team to a Wembley FA Cup semi-final and respectable 12th-placed finish last season playing some exciting football, which was a challenging and crucial campaign for the club given the changes we made to the squad prior to his arrival.”Patrick has given his all to the club, and we all thank him and his team for their service.”PREMIER LEAGUE – Matchday 28Friday 23.00: (5.40) Nott.Forest (3.70) Newcastle (1.75)Saturday 18.00: (2.30) Wolverhampton (3.15) Leeds (3.35)18.00: (4.80) Southampton (3.60) Tottenham (1.85)18.00: (2.00) Brentford (3.60) Leicester (4.00)18.00: (1.75) Aston Villa (3.70) Bournemouth (5.40)20.30: (1.47) Chelsea (4.10) Everton (7.75)Liverpool – Fulham POSTPONEDSunday 17.00: (1.27) Arsenal (5.50) Crystal Palace (12.0)Brighton – Man United POSTPONEDMan City – West ham POSTPONED***odds are subject to change***
