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Manchester City and Crystal Palace set for FA Cup final showdown at Wembley

City aim to salvage their season with an eighth FA Cup title while Palace seek their first-ever major trophy in club history.

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Eberechi Eze (middle) scored the only goal of the game as Crystal Palace beat Manchester City in the FA Cup final.
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Overview

  • The 2025 FA Cup final kicks off at 4:30pm BST at Wembley Stadium, marking the first final under the new exclusive scheduling rules with no Premier League matches on the day.
  • Manchester City, appearing in their third consecutive FA Cup final, are aiming to secure their eighth title under Pep Guardiola to cap a disappointing season.
  • Crystal Palace, in their third FA Cup final appearance, hope to claim their first major honour after previous losses in 1990 and 2016.
  • Erling Haaland starts for City after returning from injury, while Mateo Kovacic is sidelined, prompting Guardiola to field an attacking lineup.
  • Palace manager Oliver Glasner remains optimistic, emphasizing his team’s strengths and preparation as they aim to make history.