Crystal Palace has sacked manager Pierre Sage after just 16 matches in charge, with the club currently sitting at the bottom of the Premier League table. The decision followed a 3-1 defeat to Liverpool on Sunday, which marked the team's fourth consecutive loss. Sage, who was appointed in mid-June, is now reportedly in advanced talks to be replaced by Thomas Frank.
Sage's tenure was the shortest of any manager in the Premier League this season. The club is also exploring the possibility of avoiding significant compensation if Sage rejoins his former club, Lens. The search for a new manager is underway, with Frank emerging as the leading candidate to take over the struggling Eagles.
Crystal Palace Sacks Sage After 16 Games, Frank in Talks
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