Sage in danger at Palace as Frank and Dyche are considered

Pierre Sage is in serious danger of losing his job as Crystal Palace manager just five months into his reign. The club, bottom of the Premier League, have held internal talks about his future and a possible successor, according to BBC Sport. Thomas Frank, former Tottenham and Brentford boss, is seen as a strong candidate, while Sean Dyche also has some internal support. Both are out of work and could start immediately.

After Sunday's 3-1 defeat to Liverpool, their fourth straight league loss, Palace have seven points from ten games and the worst defensive record in the league, with 24 goals conceded. Sage, 47, was appointed on a three-year deal in June after Oliver Glasner departed. “We have to be more competitive,” he said. If he is dismissed, he would be the first managerial casualty of the season. Palace's next league game is at Coventry on 21 November, after the international break.