Crystal Palace Defeats Manchester City 1-0 in FA Cup Final Amid Time-Wasting Dispute

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola criticized Crystal Palace for time-wasting during their 1-0 FA Cup final victory, although he admitted it was not the reason for his team's loss. Guardiola expressed frustration over the game's disrupted rhythm due to Palace's tactics, particularly by goalkeeper Dean Henderson, who was involved in a controversial handball incident that went unpunished by the referee and VAR. Henderson also saved a first-half penalty and was seen exchanging words with Guardiola after the match about the time-wasting. Despite the tensions, Guardiola praised Palace's defensive performance and acknowledged the challenge of breaking down their resistance. He contrasted City’s style with teams like Barcelona, emphasizing that his teams strive to maintain an entertaining, attacking rhythm rather than resorting to time-wasting. Palace manager Oliver Glasner and Henderson both reacted to the incidents, with Henderson noting there were no hard feelings despite the confrontation.