Crystal Palace’s heavy 5-0 loss to rivals Brighton has become the central talking point around the club, with Pierre Sage facing scrutiny after the disappointing result.

The defeat was examined on Monday Night Club alongside Palace fan Dan Cook, who joined the discussion about how much blame should rest with the manager for the collapse against Brighton.

The programme also considered whether Sage has been let down by a lack of signings. That question has added another dimension to the debate around Palace’s performance and the manager’s position.

With Sage’s future also under discussion, the panel looked at who could replace him if he leaves the club. The Palace section formed part of a wider episode that also covered Nottingham Forest, Newcastle and Sunderland, but the focus for Eagles supporters was the fallout from the Brighton thrashing.