Crystal Palace Makes History with First-Ever FA Cup Victory, Defeating Manchester City
Crystal Palace has made history by winning their first-ever FA Cup title during the 2024-25 season, defeating the strong Manchester City team in the final at Wembley Stadium on May 17, 2025. This victory ends the club’s long wait for a major trophy since its founding in 1905, with the club's origins tracing back to 1861 before a brief closure. The triumph marks a significant achievement for a club that has spent much of its history in the lower half of the Premier League standings.
Before this win, Crystal Palace had reached the FA Cup final twice, in 1990 and 2016, but had been unsuccessful in both attempts. The team's historic victory was sealed by a 16th-minute goal from Eberechi Eze, who became a hero for the club, scoring the only goal of the match. The triumph also made Oliver Glasner the first-ever manager to lead Crystal Palace to an FA Cup victory, further cementing his place in the club’s history.
With this win, Crystal Palace denied Manchester City a chance at securing a trophy in the 2024-25 season, marking a rare setback for a club that has dominated English football in recent years. Manchester City had won multiple titles in recent seasons, including six Premier League titles and two FA Cups. This loss means that City’s streak of winning major trophies has been halted, with no silverware collected in this campaign. Crystal Palace’s success highlights the unpredictable nature of the FA Cup, where underdogs can still triumph over more dominant teams.
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