Palace’s Wembley Dream Comes True in Stunning Upset Over Man City

Crystal Palace stunned the football world by securing their first-ever major trophy, defeating Manchester City 1-0 in a dramatic FA Cup final clash at Wembley.

The defining moment came early in the game when Eberechi Eze finished off a blistering counter-attack, turning in Daniel Muñoz’s low cross in the 16th minute. That single strike was enough to etch Palace’s name in the history books, delivering the club its first piece of silverware in over a century of existence.

While Palace celebrated, it was a rare day of disappointment for Pep Guardiola’s City, who end the season without a trophy for the first time since 2017. Their frustrations mounted when a potential red card for Palace keeper Dean Henderson—who handled outside his area—was dismissed by VAR.

Henderson went on to be the standout performer, pulling off a heroic save from the penalty spot after Tyrick Mitchell brought down Bernardo Silva. With Erling Haaland stepping aside due to his recent poor record, Omar Marmoush took the spot-kick—only to be denied by Henderson’s reflexes.

City controlled much of the possession, but Palace’s defensive resilience and Henderson’s shot-stopping proved unbreakable. From Haaland to Doku to teenage sensation Echeverri, City threw everything forward but found no way past the Eagles’ back line.

The final whistle was met with jubilant scenes from the Palace faithful, marking an unforgettable chapter in the club’s long pursuit of glory. Manager Oliver Glasner, who took charge just months prior, now finds himself the architect of one of the most historic moments in English football this season.

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