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Crystal Palace vs Man City – FA Cup final LIVE RESULT: Eagles end 120-YEAR WAIT for major trophy after superb Eze goal

CRYSTAL PALACE have ended a 120-YEAR wait for a major trophy with an incredible FA Cup win over Man City!

Eberechi Eze scored the only goal of the game as The Eagles rear guard firm against waves and waves of Man City pressure.

Pep Guardiola's side had 79 per cent possession ans 23 shots but couldn't break the deadlock.

Their best chance came via Omar Marmoush but the £60million forward saw his penalty SAVED by Dean Henderson in dramatic scenes.

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  • Goal Crystal Palace! Ebere Eze

  • Crystal Palace 0-0 Manchester City

    15. This constant pressure from City will have to pay soon, they're all over them.

    Palace have maybe been past the halfway line once.

  • Crystal Palace 0-0 Manchester City

    13. Another corner from City which leads to Henderson making another save.

    Palace clear but City gain possession straight away.

    After another cross into the box, City have another corner but the header goes over the box.

  • Crystal Palace 0-0 Manchester City

    11. Doku picks up the Ball on the left trying to create something but is unable to get through.

    City just keeps coming and are relentless so far in this match.

  • Crystal Palace 0-0 Manchester City

    9. After a few quick corners, City keep on pressing and keep putting balls in the danger zone.

    Palace do well to defend.

    A ball down the line for Mateta, but he's unable to control it.

  • Crystal Palace 0-0 Manchester City

    7. Close! Palace get the ball and try a long ball but it goes out for a throw in.

    Man City get back on the Ball and De Bruyne puts in a wonderful cross for Haaland, who narrowly misses from the six-yard box.

    It's a great save by Henderson.

  • Crystal Palace 0-0 Manchester City

    5. City are holding all the possession so far, with Palace looking to counter.

    Palace are playing deep, trying to soak up the pressure.

    Eze wins the ball but is quickly fouled by Akanji.

  • Crystal Palace 0-0 Manchester City

    3. As Dean Henderson hoists the ball up the pitch, Gvardiol clashes with Ismaila Sarr who an early free kick.

    Man City begin by holding possession and passing it around the back, trying to find a way through this Palace defense.

  • Kickoff - Crystal Palace vs Manchester City

    1. Palace wins the coin toss, and it's Eze who kicks us off.

    Stuart Atwell is our referee today, and both teams are able to wear their traditional colours on this beautiful sunny day.

  • All eyes on Wembley

    Wembley Stadium is set, the fans are soaking up the atmosphere, and Kickoff is just moments away.

    Man City are chasing another trophy while Palace are hoping of making history, wanting to claim their first major title.

  • Toughest ever

    Pep Guardiola also appeared before the match and described this seson as "the toughest season of my career" due to the standards City have set in recent seasons.

    He said: "I have been here more than 20 times: semi-finals, finals, Carabao Cup, and FA Cup. The first time is always the emotion, but we prefer to be here than at home.

    "It has been a tough season for one reason because our standard was so unbelievably high.

    "We are in the final of the FA Cup - we are fighting to play for the Champions League. We will see what happens.

    "Hopefully, we can show our best and lift the second title of the season and fight to qualify for the Champions League next season.

    "We tried to create as a team, really good in transitions, really good in set-pieces. For that, the only way to break it up is talent."

    LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 17: Head Coach Pep Guardiola of Manchester City before the Emirates FA Cup Final match between Crystal Palace and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on May 17, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Robin Jones/Getty Images)
  • 'I'm old school'

    Erling Haaland was speaking to BBC before kick-off and said: "I like Neil Warnock, he's a bit old schoool and I'm a but old school because of my dad.

    "I agree with his tactics which is sometimes you have to just kick and run!"

    Soccer Football - FA Cup - Final - Crystal Palace v Manchester City - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - May 17, 2025 Manchester City's Erling Haaland during the warm up before the match REUTERS/David Klein
  • 15 to go

    The FA Cup final gets underway in 15 minutes at Wembley.

    Man City come into this match as the favourites, but Crystal Palace are no pushovers.

    It’s set up to be a great game, and you can expect goals.

  • King Kev banner

    Man City fans are set to unveil a huge tifo in honour of Kevin De Bruyne, who will play in his final match for the club today.

    It has also been reported that Erling Haaland donated around €5,000 (£4,200) to the 1894 fan group to help fund the banners.

    The design will show De Bruyne's face on a pack of cards that fan to all the trophies he's won.

    There's been 14 of them.

    We'll share a picture when it comes through.

  • Two classic no. 9s up front

    It’s a battle of the big men up front, as both teams start their star strikers to lead the line.

    Crystal Palace’s Mateta has scored 17 goals in all competitions this season.

    At the other end, City’s Erling Haaland has notched an impressive 30-goal tally in all competitions.

  • Warming up

    Soccer Football - FA Cup - Final - Crystal Palace v Manchester City - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - May 17, 2025 Crystal Palace's Daichi Kamada and Eberechi Eze during the warm up before the match Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers
    Soccer Football - FA Cup - Final - Crystal Palace v Manchester City - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - May 17, 2025 Crystal Palace's Tyrick Mitchell and Chris Richards during the warm up before the match Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers
    LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 17: Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City, gives instructions to Nico O'Reilly of Manchester City prior to the Emirates FA Cup Final match between Crystal Palace and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on May 17, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
  • Haaland struggles

    Anyone banking on an Erling Haaland goal may want to think again.

    The Norwegian hitman has incredibly never scored at Wembley.

    He's played five times at the national stadium, three times in the FA Cup, and failed to find the net in all of them,

    It's his worst record at any stadium since he moved to the UK, with only Anfield (three matches) coming close.

    Erling Haaland of Manchester City looking dejected during a soccer match.
    Credit: Getty
  • Pep's XI

    Pep Guardiola's team selection has raised a few eyebrows with Man City looking like they're going to be very limited in midfield.

    It looks like it could be a back four - with Nico O'Reilly operating as an inverted left back - and LOTS of attacking options.

    Mateo Kovacic has missed out but Erling Haaland has been deemed fit enough, to start at least.

    On Kovacic, Perp said: "He doesn't feel perfect, Tuesday we have a game, so I don't take the risk."

    He added: "With Erling we won the treble, we're lucky to have him, we're not good without his goals, I don't know if he can play the whole game."

    Pep Guardiola reacting during a soccer match.
    Credit: Reuters
  • Dyche's view

    Sean Dyche is also in the BBC pundit studio and has been impressed by Palace this season.

    He said: "Crystal Palace have been semi-direct, in a good way.

    "They play forward quickly getting it into the pockets and they have defended well especially in the second half of the season.

    "They have a threat and that mix of cleverness and pace. Jean-Philippe Mateta has improved no end.

    "They have a number of ways of operating."

  • Dias needs 'gasoline'

    Man City defender Ruben Dias believes City's disappointing season should be "gasoline" for a big performance in the FA Cup final.

    He said: "The way you feel a loss, it hurts, it's not a nice feeling.

    "But they push you like anything else pushes you, and I take that into a good place because these will give us gasoline.

    "It's frustrating but at the same time even in the most frustrating times we need to be able to look back and look at how demanding it is mentally to win four [Premier League titles] in a row, there's a reason why no one has done it before."

    Ruben Dias of Manchester City at full time.
    Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
  • 'Pressure on Palace'

    That's the view of Man Utd and England legend Wayne Rooney who believes the Eagles are going to be absolutely DESPERATE to win a first major trophy in the club's history.

    Rooney told BBC: "There's more pressure on Palace. The fact that they have never won a trophy in the history of the club.

    "To have that pressure on your shoulders, and people are expecting them to go and beat Man City - it is crazy.

    "City in my opinion are favourites. If City turn up they will win the game."

    Headshot of Wayne Rooney, former professional footballer and current TV pundit.
    Credit: Getty
  • Team news is in

    Crystal Palace: Henderson, Munoz, Richards, Lacroix, Guehi, Mitchell, Wharton, Kamada, Sarr, Eze, Mateta.

    Man City: Ortega, Akanji, Dias, Gvardiol, O'Reilly, Bernardo, De Bruyne, Savinho, Marmoush, Doku, Haaland.

  • Filling up now

    Wembley Way is packed and the stadium is very quickly starting to fill up.

    Excitement is rising with just over an hour to go until kick off.

    Soccer Football - FA Cup - Final - Crystal Palace v Manchester City - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - May 17, 2025 Crystal Palace fans inside the stadium before the match Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers
    LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 17: Fans walk down Wembley Way towards the stadium prior to the Emirates FA Cup Final match between Crystal Palace and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on May 17, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney - The FA/The FA via Getty Images)
    Crystal Palace fans in the stands before the Emirates FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium, London. Picture date: Saturday May 17, 2025. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Final. Photo credit should read: Adam Davy/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.
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  • Eze in goalscoring form

    The Crystal Palace superstar is enjoying the best scoring run of his career.

    Eze has scored in each of his last four appearances for the Eagles, netting two against Tottenham last time out.

    Can the in-form attacker keep his fine run of form going?

    Credit: Getty
  • De Best

    Kevin De Bruyne will want to mark the end of his time at Man City by lifting a trophy.

    The FA Cup is his side’s only remaining shot at silverware this season.

    Since his debut in the competition proper in 2016, De Bruyne has been involved in more goals than any other player.

    The Belgian has scored 10 goals and assisted 18 more - can he add to his tally in the final this afternoon?

    Credit: Getty
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