# Crystal Palace sack manager after 16 games

> Crystal Palace fire manager Pierre Sage after 16 games in Premier League.
- Title: Crystal Palace sack manager after 16 games · BBC News
- Summary: Crystal Palace fire manager Pierre Sage after 16 games in Premier League. Crystal Palace sacked manager Pierre Sage following 16 games and four straight…
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- Source: BBC News — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cv5y18lkk87do
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## Crystal Palace sack manager
Crystal Palace sacked manager Pierre Sage after five months and 16 games in charge.
## Fourth straight loss
Palace suffered their fourth consecutive Premier League defeat, including a 3-1 loss to Liverpool.
## Worst defensive record
The club conceded 24 goals in their opening 10 games, the worst defensive record in the league.
## Coaching staff departures
Three members of Sage's coaching staff left the club: Jamal Alioui, Damien Della Santa, and Sandy Guichard.
## Key takeaway

Crystal Palace sacked manager Pierre Sage following 16 games and four straight Premier League losses.