Palace set to sack Sage after Liverpool loss

Crystal Palace are set to dismiss manager Pierre Sage after the club fell to the bottom of the Premier League. Sunday's 3-1 defeat to Liverpool left Palace at the foot of the table for the first time in nearly nine years, with just two wins from ten league matches this season. Sage is expected to become the first Premier League manager sacked this season.

Former Spurs boss Thomas Frank is considered the frontrunner to take over, though Sean Dyche also has admirers at Selhurst Park.

Sage, who left RC Lens in the summer to succeed Oliver Glasner, believes his side have been unlucky with results and has asked the hierarchy to remain patient. He also admitted the squad needs strengthening in the winter transfer window.

"A lot of times I've said we deserved better and it was the case again on Sunday," Sage said. "My job is not the most important thing, the most important thing is to find an efficient solution for the team and for the club. I know how important it is for the club to stay in the Premier League."