Pierre Sage to remain Crystal Palace manager, but…

Despite being thrashed 5-0 by Brighton & Hove Albion at the weekend, Pierre Sage is nevertheless expected to be given more time to prove himself as Crystal Palace manager, according to reports in The Athletic .

Whilst the Eagles' board are concerned about the club's situation, particularly their defensive frailty (17 goals conceded after seven Premier League matches), they recognise that the team are not far off the pace in terms of results (14th in the table with seven points).

Sage is therefore expected to lead the London side once again in their matches against Beşiktaş JK on Thursday in the Europa League and against Newcastle United on Sunday in the league.

However, a heavy defeat in Turkey this week could force chairman Steve Parish to reconsider his position; he would not hesitate to part ways with Sage if the team's performances fail to improve over the coming matches. Highly regarded within the club, particularly by his players, the French manager must now turn things round if he is to avoid seeing his spell in England come to a premature end.