Crystal Palace consider sacking Pierre Sage with Frank among contenders

Summarised from 4 outlets · 5 reports · Updated 8 Nov, 21:21 · Archive

Crystal Palace are set to sack manager Pierre Sage after dropping to the bottom of the Premier League.

Crystal Palace are set to sack manager Pierre Sage after Sunday's 3-1 defeat by Liverpool left them bottom of the Premier League for the first time in nearly nine years. The loss was Palace's fourth consecutive league defeat. Sage has won just two of the club's ten league matches this season, and the club have taken seven points from those ten matches. If dismissed, Sage would become the first managerial casualty of the Premier League season.

Palace have the worst defensive record in the league, having conceded 24 goals. They are also 21st in the Europa League, currently enough for a play-off spot, with only one win from four matches. Sage was appointed in June on a three-year contract after impressing with Lens, whom he guided to second place in Ligue 1 and the Coupe de France.

The club have held internal talks to decide Sage's future and identify his potential successor. Thomas Frank, the former Tottenham and Brentford manager, is viewed as a strong candidate and is available to start immediately. Sean Dyche, the ex-Nottingham Forest boss, also has support internally. The Evening Standard also names England assistant coach Anthony Barry as a strong contender, along with Vitor Pereira.

After the Liverpool defeat, Sage acknowledged the pressure but defended his record. 'I'm not feeling this,' the 47-year-old said. 'I know I have to push more on those things, especially in our way of playing, to make that move.' He also suggested the club needs strengthening and that his side 'deserved better' on Sunday, stating: 'My job is not the most important thing, as I always said from the beginning. The most important thing is to find an efficient solution for the team and for the club.'

How it is being reported

• Thomas Frank tipped to be next Crystal Palace manager as new rival for job emergesThomas Frank is the favourite but a new name has entered the frayEvening Standard · 8 Nov, 21:09
• Crystal Palace set to SACK Pierre Sage: Thomas Frank leads race to replace struggling French boss with club bottom of the Premier LeaguePalace have won just two of their ten league matches this season, with Sunday's 3-1 defeat to Liverpool leaving them at the foot of the league for the first time in nearly nine years.Daily Mail Sport · 8 Nov, 21:07
• Frank leading candidate for Palace job with Sage likely to be sackedThomas Frank has emerged as a leading candidate to take over as Crystal Palace manager if the Eagles decide to sack Pierre Sage.Sky Sports · 8 Nov, 20:56
• Frank leading candidate for Palace job with Sage likely to be sackedThomas Frank has emerged as a leading candidate to take over as Crystal Palace manager if the Eagles decide to sack Pierre Sage.Sky Sports Football · 8 Nov, 20:56
• Palace consider replacing Sage with Frank among contendersCrystal Palace manager Pierre Sage is in serious danger of losing his job, with Thomas Frank among the contenders to replace him.BBC Sport · 8 Nov, 20:49

In this story: Crystal Palace · Pierre Sage · Thomas Frank · Liverpool · Sean Dyche · Anthony Barry

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