Crystal Palace have grown increasingly exasperated at the delay in Uefa's ruling over their Europa League future and feel they are being unfairly treated, BBC Sport understands.Well-placed sources have indicated the south London club will also almost certainly launch a legal fight against any decision to ban them from the competition next season.

Crystal Palace remain in limbo over their potential Europa League spot after UEFA postponed a final decision linked to multi-club ownership regulations. The south London side claimed qualification after their FA Cup victory in May—marking the club’s first major silverware—but their involvement is under scrutiny because of co-owner John Textor’s 44% stake in Palace

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.