Crystal Palace sack manager Sage after just five months

Crystal Palace have dismissed French manager Pierre Sage after just five months in charge, with the club currently sitting at the bottom of the Premier League. The English Premier League side suffered a 3-1 defeat by Liverpool on Sunday, extending their losing streak to four matches in a campaign where they have only secured two wins in their opening ten matches. Additionally, Crystal Palace holds the worst defensive record in the league, conceding 24 goals so far this season.

Palace are currently 21st in the 36-team Europa League table, with only one win from their four matches. A statement from the club confirmed that Sage has left his managerial role, accompanied by three members of his coaching staff – Jamal Alioui, Damien Della Santa, and Sandy Guichard – who also departed from Selhurst Park. The club expressed gratitude to Sage and his staff for their efforts during their tenure in South London, wishing them well for the future.

Thomas Frank, a former Brentford and Tottenham boss, is speculated to be the next candidate to replace Sage, potentially taking charge of his third London club. Sage, 47, previously managed Lens and Lyon in Ligue 1. He was tasked with replacing Oliver Glasner, who had led the Eagles to their first major trophies, the 2025 FA Cup and the UEFA Conference League last season.

However, his time at Crystal Palace was marked by a 5-0 loss to Brighton in the Premier League, making it a stark contrast to his successful tenure at other clubs.