Liverpool, Crystal Palace, Pierre Sage, Alexis Mac Allister, Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak
8 November 2026
Liverpool defeated Crystal Palace 3-1 at Selhurst Park, leaving Palace bottom of the Premier League with seven points from ten matches. Manager Pierre Sage faces growing uncertainty over his future.
Mac Allister, Wirtz and Isak scored for Liverpool, while Eddie Nketiah converted a late Palace penalty. The defeat was Palace’s fourth consecutive league loss. BBC Sport reports that club officials have discussed Sage’s position and possible replacements, with Thomas Frank and Sean Dyche among those being considered. No dismissal has been confirmed.
Why It Matters
Liverpool strengthen their league position while Palace's poor results put their manager at risk of dismissal.