Rock-bottom Crystal Palace dismiss manager Pierre Sage

Crystal Palace have sacked manager Pierre Sage after just five months in charge, with the club sitting bottom of the Premier League. The 47-year-old Frenchman, who signed a three-year contract in June, oversaw only two league wins and exits following a 3-1 defeat to Liverpool before the international break. Three members of his coaching staff — Jamal Alioui, Damien Della Santa, and Sandy Guichard — have also departed, with the club stating it will provide an update on appointing a new manager in due course.