ISTANBUL, Nov 12 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Crystal Palace sacked head coach Pierre Sage on Thursday after just 16 games in charge, with the London club sitting at the bottom of the English Premier League, Anadolu Ajansi reported.
The Eagles have collected only seven points from their opening 10 league matches this season, recording two wins, one draw and seven defeats.
"Crystal Palace Football Club can confirm that Pierre Sage has left his role as Manager," the club said in a statement.
Three members of his coaching staff - Jamal Alioui, Damien Della Santa and Sandy Guichard - have also departed.
"The club would like to place on record its thanks to Pierre and his staff for their efforts during their time in South London, and wish them well for the future," the statement added.
The 47-year-old Frenchman was appointed in June to succeed Oliver Glasner, signing a three-year contract after leaving French club Lens.
Palace dropped to the bottom of the Premier League for the first time since December 2017 following Sunday's 3-1 home defeat to Liverpool, their fourth consecutive league loss.
In the UEFA Europa League, Palace sit 21st in the 36-team league phase with five points from four matches, having recorded one win, two draws and one defeat.
However, the London side have enjoyed a better run in the EFL Cup, reaching the quarter-finals after victories over Middlesbrough and Fulham. They are scheduled to face Sunderland on Dec 16.
The club said it would provide an update on the appointment of a new manager in due course.
Sage became the second Premier League manager to be dismissed this season, following Manchester United's decision to sack Michael Carrick earlier on Thursday.
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