Palace hit the woodwork twice and got nothing: Sage's Premier League debut ends in defeat

Pierre Sage's first Premier League match as Crystal Palace manager ended in a 2-0 defeat at Everton on 22 August 2026. Palace struck Jordan Pickford's post twice and failed to convert three clear first-half chances. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and substitute Thierno Barry scored for Everton. Defender Chadi Riad suffered a potentially serious injury late on.