Lyon have been successful in their appeal against their relegation from Ligue 1, in a potential blow to Crystal Palace ’s hopes of playing in the Europa League next season. French club Lyon have maintained their Ligue 1 status following an appeal hearing and are now expected to keep their place in the Europa League.

CRYSTAL PALACE face being KICKED OUT of the Europa League after Lyon won their appeal against relegation from the French top flight. Uefa officials now have to rule on whether the FA Cup-winning

Nottingham Forest are, as things stand, set to replace Crystal Palace in the Europa League after Lyon won their appeal against Ligue 1 relegation.