Crystal Palace Fires Manager Pierre Sage After 16 Matches

Crystal Palace Football Club has announced the dismissal of manager Pierre Sage after just 16 matches in charge, following a poor start to the Premier League season. The announcement was made on November 12, after the team dropped to the bottom of the league table.

Sage, who joined the club in June on a three-year contract to replace Oliver Glasner, managed only two wins in ten league matches. His departure came after a 3-1 home defeat to Liverpool, which intensified the pressure on him.

The club conceded 24 goals, the highest in the Premier League this season. In a statement, Crystal Palace thanked Sage and his staff for their efforts and wished them well for the future.

The club is reportedly in discussions to appoint former Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank as Sage's successor. Sage took over after Glasner's departure, who had led the club through a successful period, including winning the FA Cup and UEFA Conference League.