A statement from chairman Steve Parish on Friday explained: ‘It is with enormous regret that this difficult decision has been made.

Source: https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/17/crystal-palace-sack-patrick-vieira-days-before-arsenal-clash-18458728/

A statement from Palace chairman Steve Parish read: “It is with enormous regret that this difficult decision has been made.

Source: https://theeagleonline.com.ng/breaking-crystal-palace-sack-patrick-vieira-as-manager/

Palace chairman Steve Parish revealed on Tuesday the club have been tracking Lokonga for a number of years, able to agree a deal after the arrival of at Arsenal pushed the 23-year-old midfielder further down the pecking order at the Emirates.

Source: https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/01/sambi-lokonga-speaks-out-on-decision-to-leave-arsenal-for-crystal-palace-loan-18201507/

Palace failed to score in his last four matches in charge and he was axed by chairman Steve Parish ahead of Sunday’s 4-1 loss at leaders Arsenal.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/joel-ward-patrick-vieira-crystal-palace-steve-parish-premier-league-b2304308.html