The 144th FA Cup final promises a captivating clash between Crystal Palace, chasing their first ever major trophy, and Manchester City, the dominant force in English football over the past decade.
Football fans across England are gearing up for what could be a truly memorable FA Cup final, with both sides arriving at Wembley with plenty to play for. On one side, Crystal Palace and their manager Oliver Glasner are tantalizingly close to making club history. This season’s journey has seen Palace burst through the competition, scoring exactly three times in each of the last three rounds and conceding just one goal throughout five matches. Their attacking flair and defensive discipline have been clear for all to see.
For Palace, this marks a return to the biggest domestic stage in English football, making their third appearance in an FA Cup final. Supporters remember well the heartbreak of their previous visits, where they faced defeat against Manchester United in both 1990 and 2016. Despite those setbacks, Palace fought bravely on each occasion, pushing one final to a replay and taking the other into extra time. These memories still linger, and they fuel the desire to finally lift the famous trophy.
Recent encounters between Crystal Palace and Manchester City suggest this final could deliver plenty of excitement. In five of their last six meetings, both teams found the net and there were at least four goals in total. Such statistics hint at another thriller in the making, especially as the Eagles look to overcome a challenging record in this fixture.
Manchester City, meanwhile, are no strangers to this stage. For the third consecutive year, Pep Guardiola’s men will be playing under the famous Wembley arch with silverware on the line. After falling short against United last year, City are highly motivated to claim their eighth FA Cup and move into the top three for all-time wins in the competition. There’s also the added incentive of finishing the season on a high after what some might call an underwhelming campaign by their own high standards.
While City’s form has not been flawless, the team tends to peak when it matters most. They enter the final on a ten-match unbeaten run in all competitions, staying firmly in the race for Champions League qualification and showing their hunger for more trophies. Although last weekend’s goalless draw with Southampton was less than ideal, City’s journey to Wembley has featured two or more goals in every FA Cup outing this season, highlighting their relentless attacking power.
As kick-off approaches, all eyes will be on the star performers. For Crystal Palace, Eberechi Eze has been in sensational form, scoring five times in his last four matches and playing a pivotal role throughout the cup run. Notably, he was on target when these two teams last met. Across the pitch, Kevin De Bruyne remains City’s heartbeat, having contributed to more goals against Palace than any other club. This final could be the perfect stage for him to add another chapter to his glittering career.
Finally, fans and pundits alike will be keeping an eye on the defensive records. Interestingly, only two of Manchester City’s last eight games have seen both teams score, suggesting that defensive discipline could play a key role, even with so much attacking talent on show. With so much at stake and a rich narrative behind both clubs, this FA Cup final has all the ingredients for an unforgettable occasion at Wembley.
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 London | 16:30 |
| Edinburgh | 16:30 |
 Madrid | 17:30 |
 Lisbon | 16:30 |
 Berlin | 17:30 |
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 Mexico City | 09:30 |
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 Singapore | 23:30 |
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| Africa | GMT |
 Accra | 15:30 |
 Porto Novo | 16:30 |
 Casablanca | 16:30 |
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 Cairo | 18:30 |
 Nairobi | 18:30 |
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