Crystal Palace Wins 2025 FA Cup Final

Crystal Palace won their first major trophy in 164 years by defeating Manchester City 1-0 in the 2025 FA Cup final at Wembley. Eberechi Eze scored the winning goal in the 16th minute, finishing a counterattack set up by Jean-Philippe Mateta and Daniel Munoz. Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson made several crucial saves, including stopping a penalty from Omar Marmoush, and avoided a red card for handling outside the area. Manchester City, managed by Pep Guardiola, dominated possession but could not break down Palace's resolute defense, ending their season without a domestic trophy. The victory also secures Palace a Europa League spot and marks a triumphant first full season for coach Oliver Glasner. Jubilant celebrations erupted among Palace fans after decades of near-misses.