FA Cup 2025: Crystal Palace Win Champions

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Crystal Palace surprisingly emerged as the 2024/2025 FA Cup champions after beating Manchester City 1-0 in the final match which took place at Wembley Stadium, on Saturday (17/5) evening West Indonesia Time. Manchester City, who were far more favored, were able to appear dominant by controlling the ball. However, a number of opportunities were unable to be completed by Manchester City players. The brilliant performance of Crystal Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson also prevented The Citizens from scoring goals. In the 6th minute, Manchester City immediately spread threats to Crystal Palace's goal through Erling Haaland's kick. However, Haaland's volley was saved by goalkeeper Dean Henderson.

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Crystal Palace managed to score the only winning goal through Eberechi Eze's volley in the 16th minute. Being one goal behind made Pep Guardiola's squad increase attacks on Crystal Palace's defense. Until in the 33rd minute, Manchester City got a penalty after Bernardo Silva was tripped by Crystal Palace defender Tyrick Mitchell. Referee Stuart Attwell awarded a penalty to Manchester City. Midfielder Omar Marmoush who was trusted as the executioner failed to carry out his duties properly. The penalty kick from the Manchester City midfielder was successfully blocked by goalkeeper Dean Henderson. The rebound ball was tried to be continued by Erling Haaland but was saved by Crystal Palace goalkeeper Henderson.

Manchester City again threatened Crystal Palace's goal in the 42nd minute through Jeremy Doku's curved shot. However, Doku's shot was still blocked by Dean Henderson. Entering the second half of the match, Man City immediately took the initiative to attack to catch up. In fact, Crystal Palace was able to score a goal and increase their lead in the 58th minute, but the referee canceled the goal because Ismaila Sarr was already in an offside position. In the 82nd minute, Manchester City again had a golden opportunity to score a goal through Claudio Echeverri. However, goalkeeper Henderson once again performed brilliantly and was able to save his goal from conceding. Until the end of the second half, Crystal Palace won 1-0 over Man City and secured the 2024-2025 FA Cup title.

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Crystal Palace versus Manchester City Lineups

Crystal Palace
Dean Henderson; Chris Richards, Maxence Lacroix, Marc Guehi; Daniel Munoz, Adam Wharton, Daichi Kamada, Tyrick Mitchell; Ismaila Sarr, Eberechi Eze; Jean-Philippe Mateta

Manchester City
Stefan Ortega; Manuel Akanji, Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol, Nico O'Reilly; Kevin De Bruyne, Bernardo Silva; Savinho, Omar Marmoush, Jeremy Doku; Erling Haaland

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