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Crystal Palace grant Pierre Sage more time as manager's future hangs in balance after Brighton thrashing
October 19, 2026 at 08:27 PM
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3 reports · 1 in Arabic, 2 in English · over 11 hours
Crystal Palace chair Steve Parish has kept manager Pierre Sage in charge despite Sunday's 5-0 defeat to Brighton, though his position remains under heavy scrutiny.
- Palace have conceded 17 goals in seven league matches, the most in the competition, following Sunday's 5-0 loss to Brighton.
- Chairman Steve Parish considered sacking Sage after the defeat but decided against a change, keeping him for matches against Besiktas and Newcastle.
- Sage has won two of his first seven league matches in charge, leaving Palace 14th in the table.
- Defender Chris Richards apologized to supporters for walking off after the game, saying the team must take responsibility and improve.