Sean Dyche has emerged as the leading candidate to take charge of Crystal Palace should the club move on from manager Pierre Sage, according to Monday's newspaper reports.

The speculation follows a damaging 2-0 home defeat for Crystal Palace against Newcastle United on Sunday, a result that has intensified scrutiny of Sage's position at Selhurst Park. Multiple outlets, including The Telegraph and talkSPORT, report that the club are already examining potential replacements.

Dyche in the frame

Dyche, who guided Burnley to back-to-back Premier League promotions during his long stint at Turf Moor, is said to be the frontrunner should Crystal Palace decide to make a change. His reputation for defensive organisation and man-management make him an appealing option for a club looking to stabilise.

Carrick on the brink at Manchester United

The pressure is not limited to South London. Manchester United manager Michael Carrick is understood to be on the brink of being sacked after his side suffered a 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth at Old Trafford on Sunday — a performance that has left his position hanging by a thread.

According to The Guardian, United's hierarchy entered crisis talks in the aftermath of the defeat, deliberating over whether to dismiss Carrick as head coach. The Sun reports that Carrick held post-match talks with chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox, but the club had yet to communicate a decision to him. Dressing room sources, cited by talkSPORT, expect the axe to fall on Carrick imminently.

Scottish football: youth blueprint in flux

North of the border, SFA chief executive Craig Mulholland is reported to be revising the youth development framework he recently presented to Scottish clubs. According to The Scottish Sun, the changes come as Mulholland attempts to secure the backing needed for the blueprint to be formally adopted.