# 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.
- Title: Crystal Palace Manager Pierre Sage Faces Job Threat | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: BBC Sport — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cq2d6npjy9xlo
- Published: 2026-10-19T19:32:56.389+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: crystal palace, pierre sage, premier league, brighton, manager, job threat, 5-0 loss, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.