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Crystal Palace sacks manager Sage after dismal Premier League start
Crystal Palace has terminated manager Pierre Sage's contract after just five months in charge, with the London club languishing at the bottom of the English Premier League standings.
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LONDON — Crystal Palace confirmed the departure of manager Pierre Sage on Thursday as the club looks to arrest a dramatic decline in form that has left them without a win at the base of the Premier League table.
The French manager's brief tenure at Selhurst Park came to an end following a succession of poor results that have piled pressure on the club's hierarchy. Sage took charge of Palace in June, but has been unable to establish a winning formula during what has proven to be a challenging campaign for the south London outfit.
The timing of the decision reflects the urgency with which Palace are attempting to steer clear of relegation, with the club's board determining that a managerial change is necessary to salvage their season. The departure marks another chapter in what has been a tumultuous period for the Eagles.
Crystal Palace will now begin the search for a replacement to lead the team through the remainder of the season, hoping to find a manager capable of inspiring an immediate turnaround in fortunes on the pitch.