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Tom Blow

Patrick Vieira sacked by Crystal Palace ahead of Premier League relegation battle

Patrick Vieira has been sacked by Crystal Palace after 20 months in charge.

The Arsenal legend leaves Selhurst Park with the Eagles 12th in the Premier League table - just three points above the relegation zone. Palace have now confirmed that former Eagles defender Paddy McCarthy will take charge Sunday's Premier League game against Arsenal at the Emirates; and he'll be joined by U21s assistant coach Darren Powell and goalkeeping coach Dean Kiely.

Former Palace boss Roy Hodgson is a frontrunner for the job until the end of the season, although it is understood Selhurst Park supremo Steve Parish is keen to give McCarthy a chance at proving he is capable of flourishing in the top job. Vieira's sacking was announced on Friday, March 17 - which, ironically, is St Patrick's Day.

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