Crystal Palace have sacked manager Patrick Vieira after 18 months in charge of the Premier League outfit.

The London club, which is winless in 2023 under the direction of the former Arsenal and France midfielder, is 12th in the standings but only three points above the relegation zone.

“It is with enormous regret that this difficult decision has been made,” said chairman Steve Parish.

“Ultimately, results in recent months have placed us in a precarious league position and we felt a change is necessary to give us the best chance of retaining Premier League status.”

Palace stated in a press release that “the process to hire a new manager is underway.”

Osian Roberts, Kristian Wilson, and Said Aigoun, three members of Vieira’s coaching staff, have also left Selhurst Park.

Patrick has given his all to the club, and we all thank him and his team for their service, as stated by Parish.

Before the start of the 2021/22 season, 46-year-old Vieira replaced Roy Hodgson and led Palace to a 12th-place finish.

In contrast, they have scored only 21 goals in 27 games this season — only three teams have scored fewer.

Wednesday’s 1-0 loss to Brighton was their third consecutive loss.

Five points separate the bottom nine clubs in the Premier League heading into the final months of the season.

On Sunday, Palace travels to leaders Arsenal.

Vieira, who won three Premier League titles as a player with the Gunners, previously managed New York City and Nice.

The Frenchman won the World Cup and European Championship in a glittering playing career.

As a player for the Gunners, Vieira won three Premier League titles. He previously managed New York City and Nice.

Throughout his illustrious playing career, the Frenchman won both the World Cup and the European Championship.