Crystal Palace Dismiss Pierre Sage After Five Months Following Poor Results

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Crystal Palace have dismissed Pierre Sage from his position as head coach after about five months in charge of the Premier League club, following a run of poor results in the 2026/2027 season. The French coach's dismissal was announced on Thursday, with Palace bottom of the provisional Premier League table on seven points from 10 matches, according to ANTARA News.

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Sage was appointed in June 2026 to replace Oliver Glasner, who left the club after leading Palace to the UEFA Conference League title in the 2025/2026 season. The 47-year-old had signed a three-year contract, but his tenure ended early after Palace managed only two wins in 10 league games. Palace recorded one draw and seven defeats in that span, leaving them with seven points.

The 1-3 loss to Liverpool at Selhurst Park on Sunday (8/11) was Palace's fourth consecutive Premier League defeat. That result left the club bottom of the provisional standings and two points from safety. Palace's defensive record has also been poor, with 24 goals conceded in 10 matches, the most in the Premier League this season.

Sage's dismissal was accompanied by the departure of three coaching staff members: Jamal Alioui, Damien Della Santa and Sandy Guichard. Before taking charge of Palace, Sage had coached Lyon and Lens in Ligue 1. He joined Palace after leading Lens to the French Cup title and a runner-up finish in Ligue 1 the previous season.

Sage had been tasked with continuing the success of Glasner, who led Palace to the FA Cup in 2025 and the UEFA Conference League in 2026. However, the poor start to the season ended the partnership before his contract expired. Palace are next scheduled to face Coventry City in an away Premier League match on 21 November. As of the announcement of Sage's departure, the club had not appointed a new coach to lead the team.