Much of this saga centres around American businessman and Eagle Football Holdings owner John Textor. Eagle Football holds a 43 per cent stake in Crystal Palace, but also owns a 77 per cent stake in Ligue 1 outfit Lyon, who akin to Palace have also qualified for next season’s rendition of the Europa League.

Nottingham Forest ask Uefa for clarity after expressing their concerns over Crystal Palace's Europa League place.

Crystal Palace have received a huge boost in their bid to stay in the Europa League. The Eagles are expected to remain in the European competition, with John Textor deemed not to have a controlling