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Crystal Palace Manager Pierre Sage Faces Job Threat
Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage faces immediate job threat after 5-0 loss to Brighton and poor start.
In brief
Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage faces immediate job threat after 5-0 loss to Brighton and poor start. Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage risks losing his job after a 5-0 loss to Brighton and seven Premier League games with 17 goals conceded. Originally reported by BBC Sport.
Pierre Sage's job in jeopardy
Pierre Sage faces immediate job threat after Crystal Palace's 5-0 loss to Brighton and poor start in Premier League.
Poor results in early games
Sage has won just two of his opening seven Premier League games with 17 goals conceded.
Injuries and player absences
Injuries and absences of Jean-Philippe Mateta and Ismaila Sarr due to fitness and personal issues have hurt Palace's start.
Co-owner Steve Parish's caution
Co-owner Steve Parish resisted acting after Oliver Glasner criticized the club's board for 'abandoning' the team.
Defensive frailties
Crystal Palace conceded 17 goals in seven Premier League matches, a defensive issue worsening their season.
Upcoming matches
Crystal Palace faces crucial games against Besiktas and Newcastle to determine Sage's future.
The one thing
Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage risks losing his job after a 5-0 loss to Brighton and seven Premier League games with 17 goals conceded.
