According to The Guardian, which said on Sunday, February 4th, on its website that Eagles chairman Steve Parish is thinking of firing Roy Hodgson.
That follows Palace’s 4-1 loss to Brighton on Saturday, February 3, which was their worst loss in the rivalry since a 5-0 setback in 1956Given that the two teams are scheduled to play each other soon, it is obvious that Everton would gain if Hodgson were to lose his position at his beloved Crystal Palace.And The Guardian has outlined three reasons why former Nottingham Forest manager Cooper and former Wolves manager Lopetegui are unwilling to take over at Selhurst Park, including that particular clash.

Steve Cooper, who was fired by Nottingham Forest in December, and former Wolves manager Julen Lopetegui have been mentioned as possible successors, but it is thought that they would be hesitant to take over given the short notice of a string of games that includes Chelsea at Selhurst Park on Monday night, followed by trips to Everton and Burnley at home the following weekend, according to The Guardian.

However, if Palace fired Hodgson before their trip to Goodison Park, they would undoubtedly become preoccupied, which would benefit the hosts.
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