Pierre Sage under pressure after Crystal Palace lose five zero to Brighton

Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage stated he felt shame after his team suffered a five zero loss against Brighton on Sunday. BBC News and the Daily Mail both reported that the result leaves the French manager facing uncertainty over his position at the club. [1][2][3][4]

BBC News reported that Palace conceded three goals within the first ten minutes of the match. The Daily Mail detailed that Jaydee Canvot scored an own goal four minutes into the match before Diego Gomez added a second goal from the half way line three minutes later. [1][4]

The defeat was the worst loss for Palace against their rivals since January 1956, according to BBC News. Sage took responsibility for the performance, stating that he prepared the situations and that the result was his fault. [1]

The Daily Mail reported that Palace executives have expressed concerns regarding Sage's defensive tactics for several weeks. The club considered dismissing him in September before a goalless draw against Leeds provided more time, according to the Daily Mail. [3]