Crystal Palace head coach Pierre Sage faces an uncertain future at Selhurst Park, with the club reviewing his position following a crushing 5-0 defeat away to arch-rivals Brighton and Hove Albion on Sunday afternoon.
The Eagles offered minimal resistance at the AMEX Stadium, falling apart defensively as Fabian Hurzeler's high-flying Seagulls ran riot.
The heavy defeat has triggered widespread anger among the traveling supporters and left Palace lingering uncomfortably near the relegation places.
Board members are now reportedly evaluating their options, making Sage a prime candidate to become the first top-flight managerial casualty of the season.
An internal source indicated: "Losing a derby in that fashion is unacceptable at this level. The board are evaluating whether the current setup can steer the team away from danger."
