Crystal Palace's Europa League spot is at risk due to UEFA's multi-club ownership rules, with Nottingham Forest expected to replace them if they are kicked out.

Outgoing Crystal Palace co-owner John Textor insists he didn't have decisive influence at Selhurst Park, as UEFA prepare to deliver their ruling on whether the club can play in the Europa League next season.

Outgoing Crystal Palace co-owner John Textor believes the club will compete in the Europa League next season despite fears that they will be kicked out of the competition for breaching UEFA rules.

Crystal Palace's Europa League dreams now rest with Uefa, with those at Selhurst Park fearing the worst.They are waiting on Uefa to decide whether John Textor's stake in the club breaches the governing body's multi-club ownership rules by the end of the week.

John Textor has criticised the decision process of France’s football watchdog after Lyon won their appeal against relegation. The seven-time champions have been reinstated to Ligue 1 ahead

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.

Last year, a new format was introduced and generally well received, but UEFA has just decided to make another adjustment to its regulations. During the past Champions League season, the order of home and away legs from the round of 16 onward was determined by a completely random draw.

UEFA have confirmed the new seeding regulations for the Europa League knockout rounds that will impact Aston Villa