Crystal Palace Sack Pierre Sage After Poor Premier League Run

Crystal Palace havesacked manager Pierre Sagefollowing a disappointing start to the Premier League season that has left the club at the bottom of the table. The south London club confirmed his departure on Thursday, bringing his five-month spell at Selhurst Park to an end.

Sage's dismissal came after Palace suffered a 3-1 home defeat against Liverpool on Sunday. The loss marked their fourth consecutive defeat in the league and left them two points outside the relegation safety zone.

In an official statement, the club confirmed that the French manager would no longer lead the team. "Crystal Palace Football ⁠Club can confirm that Pierre Sage has left his role as manager," Palace said.

The club also announced the departure of three members of his coaching staff, namely Jamal Alioui, Damien Della Santa and Sandy Guichard. The 47-year-old joined Palace in June after managing French clubs RC Lens and Olympique Lyonnais.

He replaced Oliver Glasner, who left at the end of the 2025-26 season after guiding the club to the Conference League trophy. However, Sage struggled to deliver consistent results during his time in charge.

Palace managed only two Premier League victories under his leadership, leaving them with seven points from 10 matches. Their poor form also included a heavy 5-0 defeat against Brighton and Hove Albion, one of their major rivals.

The club's defensive problems have also contributed to its difficult campaign. Palace have conceded 24 goals in 10 league matches, giving them the worst defensive record in the division.

With the team struggling near the relegation zone, the club's management has now decided to make another change in the dugout. Meanwhile, reports in the British media suggest that former Tottenham Hotspur and Brentford manager Thomas Frank has emerged as the leading candidate to replace Sage.

Frank previously managed both clubs in English football and is now being linked with the vacant position at Selhurst Park. Crystal Palace will hope that a new managerial appointment can help improve their performances, strengthen their defence and move them away from the bottom of the Premier League standings.