Palace set to sack Pierre Sage, Neuer sidelined for two months as Como star leads UCL scoring

Tonight's football round-up: Crystal Palace are set to sack manager Pierre Sage after a dismal run of form. Meanwhile, in the Champions League, Manuel Neuer faces two months out with a serious injury, and Como striker Tasos Douvikas has emerged as a surprise top scorer.

Premier League: Crystal Palace in managerial crisis

The Crystal Palace board are finalising the dismissal of manager Pierre Sage following a 1-3 home defeat against Liverpool.

This defeat roots the club to the bottom of the Premier League table for the first time since December 2017.

The French tactician has been in charge for less than 5 months, conceding 24 goals in just 10 Premier League matches this season.

Former Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank is currently the leading candidate to take over the hot seat.

STANDINGS

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#	Club	P	W	D	L	GD	PTS
1	Arsenal	10	9	0	1	+10	27
2	Brighton	10	7	1	2	+19	22
3	Man City	10	7	0	3	+8	21
4▲	Liverpool	10	5	3	2	+4	18
5	Chelsea	10	5	1	4	+3	16
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20▼	Crystal Palace	10	2	1	7	-14	7

Champions League: Shock top scorer emerges as Bayern suffer massive blow

Como 1907 striker Tasos Douvikas has caused a sensation by leading the Champions League scoring charts with 6 goals in 4 matches.

The 27-year-old forward has outpaced superstars Erling Haaland (5 goals) and Harry Kane (4 goals), firing Como 1907 to 4th in the standings.

Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has suffered a torn ligament in his right foot, ruling him out for around 2 months until the end of December 2026.

The 40-year-old star will definitely miss crucial clashes against Arsenal and Sporting CP, with young goalkeeper Jonas Urbig set to deputise in goal.