Popa to the Premier League? Socceroos boss linked to job at former club
Out-of-contract Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has been floated as a possible contender to replace Pierre Sage at Crystal Palace, the London club he played for in the 2000s.
Manchester United secured a 4-4 draw against Aston Villa at Old Trafford, twice coming back from two goals down to score late goals via substitutes Joshua Zirkzee and Patrick Dorgu. Despite the result, the club remains 18th in the standings and in the relegation zone following an eight-game winless run in the league. Gulf News reports that fans staged protests against the club's owners during the match, while Free Malaysia Today notes that the club has been in the relegation zone at this stage of the season for the first time in 40 years.
In other Premier League action, Liverpool moved into fourth place following a 3-1 victory over Crystal Palace. According to Free Malaysia Today, this result may end Pierre Sage's tenure as manager of the Eagles. The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald report that out-of-contract Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has been suggested as a potential replacement for Sage at Crystal Palace, a London club where Popovic played during the 2000s.
Elsewhere, Arsenal extended their lead at the top of the table to five points over Brighton with a 1-0 win against Hull, and Manchester City suffered a loss to Nottingham Forest, according to Free Malaysia Today.
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