Marsch and Hasenhuttl among top contenders to succeed Vieira at Crystal Palace

A look at possible contenders to take over Crystal Palace

Jesse Marsch and Ralph Hasenhuttl are options for Crystal Palace (Adam Davy/PA)

Relegation-battling Crystal Palace are in search of a new manager after Patrick Vieira was sacked following a run of 12 matches in all competitions without a victory.

Palace have spent nine straight weeks in 12th place in the Premier League despite that poor run of form, but clubs further down the table have gained ground and left the Eagles just three points clear of the drop zone.