Crystal Palace have sacked manager Pierre Sage after just five months in charge, following a dismal run that left the club bottom of the Premier League.
The club announced his departure on Thursday, November 12, 2026, confirming that three members of his coaching staff, Jamal Alioui, Damien Della Santa and Sandy Guichard had also left.
Palace thanked the departing staff and said an update on the appointment of a successor would follow.
Sage managed five wins, three draws and eight defeats in 16 matches across all competitions. His league record stood at two victories, one draw and seven losses from 10 games.
Four consecutive league defeats and 24 goals conceded left Palace with the division’s worst defensive record and just seven points.
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His final match was Sunday’s 3-1 home defeat to Liverpool at Selhurst Park. Pressure had mounted following a 5-0 loss to Brighton last month, amid growing concerns over the team’s performancespppl.
The 47-year-old joined Palace in June 2026 on a three-year contract, replacing Oliver Glasner, who departed after guiding the club to FA Cup and UEFA Conference League honours.
Before moving to England, Sage managed Lyon and Lens, leading the latter to Champions League qualification and its first Coupe de France triumph.
Former Tottenham and Brentford manager Thomas Frank has been linked with the vacancy, alongside Sean Dyche and VÃtor Pereira. Palace have yet to name a replacement.
Sage’s dismissal coincided with Manchester United’s decision to part ways with Michael Carrick on Thursday, marking another managerial change in the Premier League.