Crystal Palace Parts Ways with Manager Pierre Sage

Crystal Palace has terminated the contract of manager Pierre Sage after just 16 matches in charge, following a disappointing 3-1 defeat at home to Liverpool, which marked the team's fourth consecutive loss in the Premier League. Under Sage, who was appointed in June on a three-year contract, Palace managed only two wins from their first ten league matches and conceded 24 goals, the highest in the league.

The club is also struggling in the Europa League, currently sitting 21st in the standings with just one win from four matches. Sage's assistants, Jamal Alioui, Damien Della Santa, and Sandy Guichard, have also left their positions.

The club expressed gratitude for Sage's contributions but is now in advanced negotiations with former Tottenham and Brentford manager Thomas Frank to take over. Sage's tenure included five victories across all competitions, and he becomes the second Premier League manager to be dismissed this season.