Crystal Palace lost their appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) as their demotion to the UEFA Conference League has been confirmed.

Referee Darren England initially allowed Eze’s bullet finish after 15 minutes to stand, but a rarely-invoked rule stating an attacking player may not stand within a yard of the defensive wall at a free-kick meant the presence of Marc Guehi – another surprise starter amid interest from Liverpool – next to Moises Caicedo constituted a foul.