Crystal Palace sack boss Sage after 16 games

What the report says

Crystal Palace have dismissed manager Pierre Sage after only five months in charge, following a run of poor results that left the club bottom of the Premier League. BBC Sport Football reported that the decision came after Sunday’s 3-1 defeat to Liverpool, which was Palace’s fourth straight league loss. Sage, a French coach appointed in June on a three-year deal after Oliver Glasner left, departs after 16 games in all competitions.

The club said three members of Sage’s coaching staff — Jamal Alioui, Damien Della Santa and Sandy Guichard — have also left. Palace said it would provide an update on the search for a new manager later. Former Brentford and Tottenham manager Thomas Frank is reported to be in advanced talks over the job.

The article says Palace have won only two of their first 10 league matches and have conceded 24 goals, the worst defensive record in the division. They are also 21st in the 36-team Europa League table, with one win from four games. Sage’s departure is the second Premier League managerial dismissal this season.

BBC Sport added that Palace’s next league fixture is away to Coventry after the international break. The club’s struggles contrast with the success of Glasner, who previously guided Palace to major trophies.