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Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage says speculation over his future is ‘only noise’

The 2-0 defeat to Newcastle United on Sunday was Palace's fifth Premier League defeat of the season.

The Athletic

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 5:54 PM

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Pierre Sage dismissed speculation about his managerial future as 'only noise' after losing 2-0 to Newcastle United.
Newcastle United defeated Crystal Palace 2-0 on Sunday courtesy of two quick second-half goals at Selhurst Park.
The defeat leaves Crystal Palace just one point clear of the Premier League relegation zone.

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Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage has dismissed growing speculation regarding his job security as "only noise" following a 2-0 home loss to Newcastle United on Sunday. The defeat marks Palace's fifth Premier League loss of the season, leaving the club just one point above the relegation zone as fans booed at full-time.

Sage stated that he retains the belief of his players and the hierarchy, though he confirmed he did not discuss his job status with chairman Steve Parish. Meanwhile, the article notes that Sage appears on the brink of dismissal due to recurring defensive frailties and a lack of improvement.

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Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage says speculation over his future is ‘only noise’

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