Crystal Palace sack boss Sage after 16 games

Crystal Palace have sacked manager Pierre Sage after just five months in charge, with the club bottom of the Premier League. The Eagles have won just two of their opening 10 games and also have the worst defensive record in the league, conceding 24 goals. In a statement, the club said that three members of Sage's coaching staff - Jamal Alioui, Damien Della Santa and Sandy Guichard - had also left the club.

Palace added: "The club thanks Pierre and his staff for their efforts during their time in South London, and wish them well for the future. Sage is the second Premier League manager to be sacked this season, after Michael Carrick was also dismissed by Manchester United on Thursday. The 47-year-old Frenchman was appointed on a three-year contract in June after Oliver Glasner departed at the end of last season.

However, he has been unable to replicate Glasner's success at Palace. Glasner, now manager of Nottingham Forest , led Palace to a first FA Cup title and a Europa Conference League triumph.