Howe favourite for Palace job

Crystal Palace hope to appoint a new manager next week with Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe favourite to land the role.

Eagles chairman Steve Parish has already interviewed a number of candidates to replace George Burley, who was axed last weekend, but 33-year-old Howe is understood to be his first choice.

“The interviews have been productive and we are moving closer to appointing a new boss,” said Parish.

“We have contacted one club to get permission to speak to their manager and everything has been conducted in the right way.

“I would also like to stress that no-one has yet been selected for the job.”