Crystal Palace sack Pierre Sage after fourth straight Premier League defeat

Crystal Palace sack Pierre Sage after fourth straight Premier League defeat

Sage's departure was confirmed on Thursday, with three members of his coaching staff - Jamal Alioui, Damien Della Santa and Sandy Guichard - also leaving Selhurst Park.

The decision follows Sunday's 3-1 defeat by Liverpool, which extended Palace's losing run in the league to four matches. They have managed just two victories in their opening 10 league games.

Their European campaign has also struggled to gain momentum, with Palace sitting 21st in the 36-team Europa League standings after winning just one of their four matches.

The club thanked Sage and his staff for their efforts during their time in south London and wished them well for the future.

Former Brentford and Tottenham manager Thomas Frank has reportedly emerged as the leading candidate to take charge, with talks said to be at an advanced stage.

Palace are expected to provide an update on their managerial search in due course, with their next Premier League fixture away to Coventry City on Saturday, 21 November, following the international break.

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