Sage feels ‘shame’ at Palace thrashing with future in doubt
Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage said he felt “shame” after his side lost 5-0 to rivals Brighton, conceding three goals in the first 10 minutes. He accepted responsibility for the performance and said he did not know whether he would be given time to improve the team’s form.
The defeat was Palace’s heaviest against Brighton since January 1956. Sage, appointed in the summer after success with Lens, has won four of his 10 matches in charge; Palace sit 14th in the Premier League with two wins from seven and 17 goals conceded, the most in the division. They next visit Besiktas in the Europa League before hosting Newcastle.
- Sage took responsibility for Palace’s 5-0 defeat.
- Brighton scored three times in the opening 10 minutes.
- Palace have conceded a league-high 17 goals.
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Crystal Palace and Brighton are football clubs based in south-east England, and their meetings are local rivalry matches. Both play in the Premier League, the top division of English men’s football.
Pierre Sage became Palace manager in the summer after a successful spell at French club Lens. Managers are judged on results and performances, while clubs decide how much time to give them to improve a team.
Palace’s league position and defensive record are relevant to questions about the team’s form. The club are also competing in the Europa League, a European tournament for clubs, alongside their domestic matches.