Crystal Palace sack Pierre Sage with three names on shortlist to replace him

Pierre Sage sacked after seven defeats in ten Premier League games; Thomas Frank among three candidates to replace him.

Crystal Palace have sacked manager Pierre Sage following Sunday's 3-1 home defeat to Liverpool. The Frenchman, appointed on a three-year deal in the summer after winning the Coupe de France with Lens, departs with a record of just one win in his final eight matches. His exit comes after Palace's poor run of form, including a 5-0 derby loss to Brighton last month and seven defeats in ten Premier League outings.

Ex-Brentford and Tottenham manager Thomas Frank is the early frontrunner on a three-man shortlist to become the next Eagles boss, having been interviewed in the summer when Oliver Glasner departed. Frank is understood to be interested in the role. Palace do not return to action until November 21, when they visit Coventry City in the Premier League.