Palace boss uncertain of future ahead of Newcastle clash

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 16:31 · Archive

Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage expressed uncertainty about his job security ahead of Newcastle's visit to Selhurst Park.

Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage expressed uncertainty about his future at the club ahead of Newcastle United's visit to Selhurst Park this weekend. The comment came after Palace's 5-0 defeat to Brighton on Sunday, a result that has intensified scrutiny on the former Lens head coach following an indifferent start to his time in South London.

Palace have accumulated seven points from their opening seven Premier League matches, leaving them one point behind their visitors Newcastle. When asked whether he believed he would still be in charge to turn the club's fortunes around, Sage said simply: 'I don't know.'

Sage offered an apology to Palace supporters for the team's performance. 'We are not at the level we expected, and I'm really sorry for that,' he said. 'I cannot blame anybody because we didn't do the job in a good way. I'm responsible for this team, and when the team play as today, it's not normal. It's my fault. I understand them. The first work to do is on me. I have a lot of work to do because I have to change this kind of thing.'

How it is being reported

• Premier League manager teases that he could be sacked as Newcastle United watch onNewcastle United travel to Crystal Palace with both clubs looking to bounce back from disappointing results.Shields Gazette · 19 Oct, 16:00
• 'I don't know' - Manager admits he could be sacked before Newcastle trip to Crystal PalaceNewcastle's trip to Crystal Palace may have some added pressure attached to itChronicleLive · 19 Oct, 11:00

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