Palace manager Sage faces fight to keep his job after 5-0 thrashing
· Sports · BBC Sport
Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage faces intense pressure after a 5-0 defeat by Brighton on Sunday, leaving him winless in seven Premier League games. Palace have conceded 17 goals — the most in the league — while injuries and the departures of key players including Jean-Philippe Mateta and Ismaila Sarr have hampered his start. Co-owner Steve Parish resisted acting on impulse when predecessor Oliver Glasner criticised the board, but further poor results in upcoming games against Besiktas and Newcastle could force a change. Some close to the club believe Sage's short tenure may already be ending despite his sympathy from behind the scenes.
Why it matters
Sage's position highlights how quickly a new manager can face dismissal at a Premier League club when results collapse, regardless of external excuses like player departures.
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