Crystal Palace Wins First FA Cup After 1-0 Victory Over Manchester City

Crystal Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson delivered a heroic performance in the club's first-ever major trophy win, the 1-0 FA Cup final victory over Manchester City, dedicating the triumph to his late father who passed away earlier in the season. Henderson made several crucial saves, including a decisive penalty stop against Omar Marmoush, becoming the first goalkeeper since Petr Cech to save a non-shootout penalty in an FA Cup final. His handball outside the area, which prevented Erling Haaland from a clear chance, was reviewed by VAR but did not result in a red card, a decision that sparked controversy. Henderson's leadership was further highlighted as he captained the team after an injury to Marc Guehi and maintained composure despite a heated post-match exchange with City manager Pep Guardiola, who criticized time-wasting during the match. Eberechi Eze scored the only goal, and Crystal Palace secured a spot in the UEFA Europa League for the next season. Henderson's emotional dedication and outstanding goalkeeping were widely praised as key factors in this historic victory for the Eagles.