Crystal Palace sack Pierre Sage with Thomas Frank in advanced talks over job

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Rock-bottom Eagles turn to former Tottenham and Brentford boss to spark revival

Crystal Palace have sacked manager Pierre Sage, with Thomas Frank in advanced talks over becoming his replacement.

The Eagles have won just two Premier League matches all season and sit bottom of the Premier League table after a run of four consecutive defeats.

The 3-1 home loss to Liverpool on Sunday was ultimately the final straw for chairman Steve Parish and the club hierarchy, with Eddie Nketiah’s injury-time penalty a mere consolation on another dark day at Selhurst Park.

Palace have won just once in their last eight games across all competitions - in the Carabao Cup last 16 against fellow strugglers Fulham last month.

That dismal run of results included a 5-0 hammering at high-flying rivals Brighton, as well as a 2-0 defeat by Tottenham, albeit after Jean-Philippe Mateta’s early red card.

“Crystal Palace Football Club can confirm that Pierre Sage has left his role as Manager,” Palace said in an official statement on Thursday, shortly after Manchester United announced the sacking of Michael Carrick.

“Three members of Pierre’s coaching staff – Jamal Alioui, Damien Della Santa and Sandy Guichard – have also left the club.

“The club would like to place on record its thanks to Pierre and his staff for their efforts during their time in South London, and wish them well for the future.

“An update on the process of appointing a new Manager will be provided in due course.”

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