Crystal Palace sack Sage after 16 games

Crystal Palace's French manager Pierre Sage is pictured before the start of the English Premier League football match between Crystal Palace and Newcastle United at Selhurst Park in south London on October 25, 2026. Photo by GLYN KIRK / AFP

Crystal Palace have parted ways with manager Pierre Sage after just 16 matches in charge, following a poor run of results that left the club at the bottom of the Premier League table.

The club announced his departure on Thursday, adding that three members of his coaching staff — Jamal Alioui, Damien Della Santa and Sandy Guichard — had also left.

In a statement posted on its website, Palace thanked Sage and his staff for their efforts during their time in the club.

“The club would like to place on record its thanks to Pierre and his staff for their efforts during their time in South London, and wish them well for the future.

“An update on the process of appointing a new Manager will be provided in due course,” the club said.

Sage, who was appointed in June on a three-year contract to replace Oliver Glasner, managed only two wins and one draw in 10 Premier League matches.

His final game was Sunday’s 3-1 home defeat to Liverpool, which left Palace bottom of the table.

The club had also suffered four consecutive league defeats and conceded 24 goals in 10 matches, the highest in the division at the time of his departure.

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According to The Guardian, the Frenchman had been under pressure since Palace’s 5-0 defeat to Brighton last month, with the club’s hierarchy concerned by the team’s run of results.

The 47-year-old previously managed Lyon and Lens before taking charge at Selhurst Park. He had led Lens to Champions League qualification before leaving the club for Palace.

His departure comes on the same day Manchester United announced the exit of Michael Carrick following a disappointing start to the season.

Carrick’s dismissal was confirmed on Thursday after United dropped into the Premier League relegation zone. The club had won only three of their first 15 matches across all competitions this season, including one victory in their opening 10 league games.

The former United midfielder had initially taken charge in January and guided the club to a third-place finish last season, winning 12 of his 17 matches before signing a two-year contract in May.

United have been linked with former Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino as a possible replacement.