Pierre Sage Sacked by Crystal Palace as Premier League Sees Two Managerial Changes in One Day

Key Takeaways:

• Crystal Palace have dismissed Pierre Sage after 16 matches in charge, with the club bottom of the Premier League heading into the international break
• Sage becomes the second Premier League manager to lose his job on Thursday, following Michael Carrick’s dismissal by Manchester United earlier in the day
• The Premier League had been the only one of Europe’s top seven leagues without a managerial change this season before both departures were announced

Crystal Palace Part Ways with Pierre Sage

Crystal Palace have officially parted ways with manager Pierre Sage less than five months after his appointment. The Frenchman arrived in South London during the summer from RC Lens after Palace turned to him following Oliver Glasner’s exit, but a difficult start to the Premier League campaign has brought his spell at Selhurst Park to an early end.

Crystal Palace Football Club can confirm that Pierre Sage has left his role as Manager.

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.

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— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) November 12, 2026

Sage leaves Palace after 16 matches across all competitions, with the club sitting bottom of the Premier League heading into the international break. His side collected seven points from their opening 10 league fixtures, recording two victories and one draw while losing seven times.

Second Premier League Manager Sacked on the Same Day

Sage’s departure is part of a sudden shift in the Premier League managerial landscape. He becomes the second manager to lose his job on Thursday, just hours after Manchester United dismissed Michael Carrick with the club sitting in the relegation zone.

The timing is particularly notable because the Premier League had been the only one of Europe’s top seven domestic leagues without a managerial change during the 2026/27 season. That run ended dramatically with two dismissals announced on the same day, as both Palace and Manchester United opted to make changes following difficult starts to their campaigns.

Underwhelming Premier League Results

Sage struggled to establish consistent results during his short spell in charge. Palace won just two of their first 10 Premier League matches and suffered four consecutive league defeats before his departure, with their latest setback coming in a 3-1 defeat to Liverpool.

The poor run left Palace 20th in the table and ultimately persuaded the club to make a change before league football resumes after the international break. Sage had overseen 16 matches in all competitions by the time his departure was confirmed.

Backroom Staff Also Depart Selhurst Park

Crystal Palace have also confirmed the departures of Jamal Alioui, Damien Della Santa and Sandy Guichard, who formed part of Sage’s coaching staff. The club are now preparing to appoint a replacement as they attempt to move away from the bottom of the Premier League table.

Sage, meanwhile, has been linked with a possible return to RC Lens. Such a move could also affect the compensation Palace owe following the early termination of his contract.