European demotion could galvanise Palace - Sutton

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Crystal Palace had not won a major trophy in their history until this year and have now earned two in three months at Wembley

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Crystal Palace's demotion to the Uefa Conference League could "galvanise" the club and bring them closer together, says Chris Sutton.

The Eagles beat Liverpool on penalties in the Community Shield on Sunday but less than 24 hours later were told they had lost their appeal against being dropped from the Europa League.

They had qualified for the competition after winning the FA Cup last season but were punished by Uefa for breaching multi-club ownership rules.

"I don't necessarily see it as having an effect on the players - this is the best period in the club's histor

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