Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage faces pressure after Newcastle win
Crystal Palace head coach Pierre Sage addressed the media on Sunday 25 October 2026 following a 2-0 home defeat to Newcastle at Selhurst Park.
Manager defends his position
Pierre Sage stated that the criticism surrounding the club is merely noise resulting from poor results. He insisted that both the players and the hierarchy continue to support him despite the current form. The coach noted that pressure is a normal consequence of failing to secure wins in recent matches.
Match performance concerns
Newcastle scored two goals shortly after half-time to seal their victory over the Eagles. Palace conceded five goals within the first ten minutes across their games this season. The team failed to recover from a slow start in the second half of the match.
2 outlets, different leads
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Sky Sports
Sage: Palace players and hierarchy still support me
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BBC News
Sage continues to struggle as Palace lose at home to Newcastle
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