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Crystal Palace defeats Manchester City to clinch 1st FA CUP

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Crystal Palace defeats Manchester City to clinch 1st FA CUP

Crystal Palace shocked Manchester City with a 1–0 win in the 2025 FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium, clinching the club’s first major trophy in its 119-year history

Crystal Palace defeats Manchester City to clinch 1st FA CUP
Crystal Palace defeats Manchester City to clinch 1st FA CUP

Eberechi Eze scored the only goal of the game in the 16th minute, calmly slotting home after a quick counterattack. Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson was outstanding, saving a penalty from Omar Marmoush and making several crucial stops to preserve the lead.

City, who were favorites going into the final, dominated possession but failed to break down a resilient Palace defense. The result marks Manchester City’s second straight FA Cup final defeat, having lost 2–1 to Manchester United in 2024.

The win sparked wild celebrations among Palace fans and capped off a historic day for the South London club.

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