Crystal Palace pulled off a historic 1–0 victory over Manchester City in the FA Cup final, securing their first-ever major trophy. Eberechi Eze scored the decisive goal early on, continuing his standout form throughout the tournament. Goalkeeper Dean Henderson was instrumental, making key saves and a crucial penalty stop. A controversial VAR decision not to send off Henderson for a handball outside the box drew attention, but Palace manager Oliver Glasner dismissed any controversy, praising his team’s resilience and unity. Pep Guardiola admitted his side played well but simply failed to convert chances. The win was emotional for Palace fans and legends like Mark Bright, who finally got to lift the trophy. Co-owner Steve Parish dedicated the triumph to fans, calling it a trophy “for everybody.” US internationals Chris Richards and Matt Turner celebrated as rare American FA Cup winners. Palace’s win also secures them a spot in next season’s Europa League.
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