Crystal Palace part company with Pierre Sage after Liverpool defeat

Crystal Palace have dismissed manager Pierre Sage after a fourth consecutive Premier League defeat, with the club also struggling to make an impact in the Europa League.

The decision was confirmed on Thursday, two days after Palace were beaten 3-1 by Liverpool. That result extended their losing run in the league and left them with only two victories from their opening 10 matches.

Sage will leave Selhurst Park alongside three members of his coaching team: Jamal Alioui, Damien Della Santa and Sandy Guichard.

Palace are also yet to build momentum in Europe. They are 21st in the 36-team Europa League standings after taking one win from their four matches.

The south London club thanked Sage and his staff for their work and wished them well for the future.

Former Brentford and Tottenham manager Thomas Frank has reportedly become the leading contender to replace Sage, with talks said to have reached an advanced stage.

Palace are expected to issue a further update on their search for a new manager in due course. Their next Premier League match is away to Coventry City on Saturday, 21 November, after the international break.