Sean Dyche in line for huge return with Premier League vacancy set to open up

Crystal Palace are reportedly eyeing a Premier League-proven head coach as a replacement for Pierre Sage, following another lifeless defeat against Newcastle. On a weekend dominated by managerial movements, Crystal Palace's turmoil has flown under the radar.

Michael Carrickhas dominated the headlinesas Manchester United's freefall has placed the Englishman in serious trouble. But after just one win in eight, and conceding a wealth of goals on the way, it has been reported that Crystal Palace are ready to move on from new boss Pierre Sage.

Advert The Frenchman entered the Crystal Palace dugout this year after successful stints at Lyon and Lens in Ligue 1, but has already lost five out of his opening Premier League games. Their only win so far was against the former Eagles boss Oliver Glasner, as Palace shocked Nottingham Forest last weekend.

Back to losing ways, Pierre Sage has now tried to downplay rumours regarding the future of the club, insisting that he still has the support of the club's hierarchy. I think they do [back him], he answered when quizzed about his relationship with the board.

"It's normal [to be under pressure] because we don't have the results. The noise is a consequence of the team and we don't have [the points] we expect.

For me, the noise around the team and club is only noise. I spoke with the chairman this week, but I didn't speak about this subject.

We spoke about the game, the condition of the team and how we build our game plan to compete today. We didn't speak about this subject.

I share my strategy with him and the technical staff." Yet, reports claim that Sean Dyche could be set to return to management in his wake. Sean Dyche slated as top target for Crystal Palace manager According to reports from the Telegraph, Sean Dyche is the leading candidate to take over at Crystal Palace should they decide to part ways with Sage.

Dyche, who has been out of football since a short stint at Nottingham Forest last year, has turned to punditry in recent weeks.