Crystal Palace sack Pierre Sage after 5 months with club bottom of Premier League

Crystal Palace have sacked French manager Pierre Sage after just five months in charge, with the club rooted to the bottom of the Premier League table. The decision came Thursday following Sunday's 3-1 home defeat to Liverpool — Palace's fourth consecutive league loss in a dismal start that has yielded only two wins from their first 10 matches.

Sage, appointed in June, oversaw a Europa League campaign that saw Palace beat Hoffenheim at Selhurst Park on November 5, but domestic form never recovered. The club confirmed his departure in a brief statement, with sporting director Dougie Freedman expected to lead the search for a replacement.

For Nigerian Premier League followers, this adds another twist to a season already defined by early managerial casualties. Palace's struggles also impact fantasy football decisions — key players like Eberechi Eze and Jean-Philippe Mateta now face uncertainty under interim leadership.

The Eagles host Aston Villa next weekend in what shapes up as a must-win fixture regardless of who occupies the dugout. Will Palace's next appointment prioritize Premier League survival over European ambitions, or can they salvage both?

SOURCE: https://www.channelstv.com/2026/11/12/just-in-crystal-palace-sack-manager-sage/