Crystal Palace’s participation in the Europa League next season is still uncertain after UEFA on Monday delayed a ruling on the FA Cup winner’s ownership links to French club Lyon through American businessman John Textor.

UEFA has decided to postpone its assessment of the multi-club ownership case involving Olympique Lyonnais and Crystal Palace until the French club's relegation has been confirmed, European football's governing body said on Monday.

Palace officials, according to BBC Sport, feel this delay unfairly favours Lyon, potentially enabling the French club to retain their Europa League spot at the expense of the Eagles. The frustration in SE25 is palpable.