Crystal Palace are set to sack manager Pierre Sage following a 3-1 loss to Liverpool that leaves the club bottom of the Premier League after 16 matches. Multiple outlets report the decision is likely or imminent, with the defeat on Sunday highlighted as the immediate trigger for change.
Across the coverage, Thomas Frank is repeatedly described as the leading candidate to take over. The Guardian, Sky Sports and others frame Frank’s candidacy as part of Palace’s search for a turnaround after a poor run. Several reports also provide context on Sage’s appointment in mid-June to replace Oliver Glasner, and mention earlier heavy defeats and an extended period without improvement.
While most sources agree on the sack-and-replace storyline, they differ in emphasis: some focus on the club’s league position and timing, while others foreground details of internal frustration or Sage’s approach to training. A few outlets add speculative flavour by quoting or referencing a broader market view, but the central facts—Sage’s pressure, Palace’s position, and Frank’s emergence—are consistent.
