Crystal Palace fires Anan Khalaili's coach

Crystal Palace has fired its coach, Pierre Sage, after 16 games, following a disappointing start to the season that left the team in last place in the Premier League. Anan Khalaili, the Israeli who signed in the summer, is expected to get a new coach.

Crystal Palace, the team of Israeli Anan Khalaili, fired its coach Pierre Sage today (Thursday) after just 16 games. The decision was made following a disappointing start to the season, which left the team in last place in the Premier League with seven points from ten rounds. The streak included four consecutive league losses, including a 5-0 defeat to rival Brighton and a 3-1 loss to Liverpool. Sage arrived at Palace in June after leading Lens to a French Cup win and Champions League qualification. According to reports, disagreements arose between him and management regarding transfer policy. Khalaili, who joined last summer, is expected to get a new coach, with a leading candidate already identified in England.