Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage faces imminent dismissal after just five months in charge, with the club bottom of the Premier League. Palace suffered a 3-1 defeat to Liverpool on Sunday, marking their fourth consecutive league loss. The club sit 21st in the table with only seven points from 10 matches and the worst defensive record in the division, having conceded 24 goals.
Internal talks have decided on Sage's future, with former Brentford manager Thomas Frank viewed as a strong candidate to replace him. Sean Dyche also has internal support as a potential successor. Both are currently out of work and available to start immediately. Palace's struggles began after a 5-0 loss to Brighton on 11 October.
Sage admitted feeling "shame" after that defeat and questioned if he would be given time to turn the season around. Despite previously leading Lens to a Ligue 1 second-place finish and a French Cup victory, he has failed to replicate former manager Oliver Glasner's success. Palace are also 21st in the Europa League with only one win from four matches.
If sacked, Sage would become the first Premier League managerial casualty of the season. Palace return to action at Coventry on 21 November after the international break.
Source: BBC Sport Football · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing