Eze Strikes as Eagles Snatch Historic FA Cup Glory over Man City

The 2025 FA Cup final delivered a suspense-filled upset as Crystal Palace stunned Manchester City with a 1-0 victory at Wembley.

Eberechi Eze’s first-half goal, a beautiful strike from a Daniel Munoz cross, proved to be the difference. Palace’s defense, led by a heroic performance from goalkeeper Dean Henderson, weathered a relentless City attack. City’s frustration was compounded by Omar Marmoush’s penalty being saved by Henderson, a moment that shifted the momentum firmly in Palace’s favor.

Post-match, Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner celebrated his team’s historic achievement, their first major trophy in the club’s history. “The players were incredible,” Glasner said. “They showed immense spirit and defended with their hearts.”

Meanwhile, a disappointed Pep Guardiola, while congratulating Crystal Palace, lamented City’s missed chances. “We created opportunities, but it wasn’t our day,” Guardiola stated. “Sometimes, football can be like this.”

The Palace players were ecstatic, with Eze describing the win as “a dream come true.”