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    Crystal Palace Stun Manchester City to Win First Major Trophy in FA Cup Final

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    • Crystal Palace Clinches First Major Trophy with Stunning 1-0 FA Cup Final Win Over Manchester City

    Crystal Palace Stun Manchester City to Win First Major Trophy in FA Cup Final
    Crystal Palace Stun Manchester City to Win First Major Trophy in FA Cup Final

    In a historic moment for the club, Crystal Palace claimed their first-ever major trophy after a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Premier League giants Manchester City in the FA Cup final on Saturday at Wembley Stadium.

    The triumph ended Manchester City’s streak of winning at least one major title every season since 2016-17, marking Pep Guardiola’s first trophyless campaign in nearly a decade.

    Eberechi Eze was the hero of the day, scoring the decisive goal in the 16th minute with a signature Crystal Palace counterattack that left fans and pundits in awe

    The goal epitomized Palace’s swift attacking style under manager Oliver Glasner. After a precise hold-up play by Jean-Philippe Mateta near the halfway line, full-back Daniel Muñoz surged down the right flank before delivering a perfectly weighted low cross into the City penalty area. Eze timed his run impeccably and calmly slotted the ball into the far corner, sending the Palace supporters into raptures.

    Despite conceding early, Manchester City dominated possession and relentlessly pressed for an equalizer. Their efforts culminated in a penalty when Bernardo Silva was brought down by Tyrick Mitchell inside the box. However, Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson made a spectacular save to deny Omar Marmoush’s spot-kick attempt, a moment that proved crucial to Palace’s eventual victory.

    The second half saw Crystal Palace dig deep and defend with tenacity, repeatedly frustrating City’s attempts to break through. Henderson continued to deliver a series of important saves, keeping the Eagles ahead as the clock ticked down.

    As time waned, Manchester City’s attacks grew increasingly desperate, but Crystal Palace’s resilient defense held firm to secure a monumental upset.

    After the match, a jubilant Eze told BBC Sport, “It’s special. I don’t even know what to say.”

    Coming into the final as heavy underdogs against a team that has dominated English football — winning six Premier League titles since 2017-18 — Crystal Palace defied expectations and rewrote their club history.

    This remarkable victory marks a new era for the South London club and a moment their fans will cherish forever.

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