Crystal Palace Wins First Major Trophy with 1-0 FA Cup Victory Over Manchester City

Crystal Palace secured their first major trophy in club history by defeating Manchester City 1-0 in the FA Cup final at Wembley, with Eberechi Eze scoring the decisive goal early in the match. Despite Manchester City's dominance in possession and chances, including a penalty saved by Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson, Palace held firm to claim victory and a place in the Europa League. Eze's goal came from a precise assist by Daniel Munoz, marking Eze's fifth consecutive match with a goal, a feat not achieved by a Palace player since 2009. The victory represents a historic breakthrough for Palace, who had never before won a major trophy since their founding, and it was a disappointing end to a challenging season for Pep Guardiola's City. The match highlighted Palace's resilient defense and effective counterattacks, while City struggled to convert their dominance into goals. Eze's performance further cemented his status as Palace's talisman in this landmark achievement.