Crystal Palace head coach Pierre Sage has admitted to feeling deep shame following his side's devastating 5-0 defeat to Brighton in the Premier League.

The heavy loss left Sage searching for words, with the French coach making no attempt to hide the embarrassment of such a one-sided result. "My one feeling is shame," he said, encapsulating the mood inside the Palace dressing room after the final whistle.

Brighton were ruthless on the day, putting five goals past Crystal Palace without reply in a result that will make difficult reading for Palace supporters. The margin of defeat underlined the gap between the two sides on this particular afternoon.

Sage, who has been tasked with rebuilding Crystal Palace's fortunes, faces a significant challenge in rallying his squad following such a demoralising result. How the club responds in the coming fixtures will be a key test of their character and resilience.