A historic chapter was written in English football on Saturday evening as Crystal Palace lifted the FA Cup for the very first time in their 119-year history, defeating Manchester City 1–0 in a dramatic final at Wembley Stadium.
The hero of the night was Eberechi Eze, who scored the winning goal in the 16th minute, etching his name into the club’s folklore.
Manchester City had a golden opportunity to equalize in the first half, but Omar Marmoush missed a crucial penalty in the 36th minute, leaving City fans stunned.
Palace appeared to double their lead in the 58th minute through Daniel Muñoz, but the goal was ruled out after a VAR review confirmed an offside in the build-up.
This landmark victory not only gives Crystal Palace their first major trophy but also secures them a place in next season’s UEFA Europa League, marking the most successful season in the club’s history.
In contrast, Manchester City ends the 2024/25 season without a single trophy – a rare disappointment for Pep Guardiola’s side, and something not seen since the 2016/17 season.
