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Gareth Southgate tipped for Premier League job after ruling out becoming Man Utd manager

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Former manager has been tipped to take over at while current boss fights to save his job.

Glanser, 50, has led Palace to their joint-worst start to a season, losing five of their opening eight games and failing to pick up a single win. away to turned up the heat on the Austrian, who's been in charge of the Eagles since February.

It's been reported that Glasner now has before the November international break. Should Palace continue on their downward spiral, chairman is expected to pull the trigger and seek out a replacement.

claim that Southgate could be a target, despite the 54-year-old recently within the next 12 months, having after losing the final of . Southgate has been heavily linked with the job amid the uncertainty surrounding future at Old Trafford.

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Speaking at the European Coaching Association general assembly in Athens earlier this month, Southgate explained when asked about his next job prospects: "Firstly I'm enjoying my life, so there's no rush. I was 11 years committing myself fully to the FA and I've got lots of different experiences.

"But I won't coach in the next year, for sure. I'm certain of that. I need to give myself time to make good decisions. When you come out of a really big role you need to give your body time, you need to give your mind time."

Southgate has history with Palace, having been named club captain at the age of 23 before leading the Eagles to the First Division title in the 1993-94 season. He made 117 appearances for the club, who could also turn to ex- boss or former manager if Glasner gets the chop.

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A three-year spell in charge of remains Southgate's only previous managerial role at club level. He kept Boro in the Premier League for two seasons before eventually taking them down in 2009. Southgate had Middlesbrough fourth in the table at the time of his sacking in October of that year.

United were linked with Southgate shortly after minority takeover in February. He led England to their second successive final this summer before losing to 2-1.

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