TOP FIVE: the greatest FA Cup finals of all time
The article previews the 154th FA Cup final between Chelsea and Manchester City at Wembley, highlighting the potential significance for Pep Guardiola's future and Chelsea's search for a new manager. It then回顾s past memorable finals, focusing on Crystal Palace's surprising 2024/25 victory over Manchester City. Palace's win, achieved through a counter-attacking goal by Eberechi Eze, marked their first major trophy and was followed by a Community Shield success.
- ▪Crystal Palace won their first major trophy by defeating Manchester City 1-0 in the 2024/25 FA Cup final.
- ▪Eberechi Eze scored the winning goal in the 16th minute following a counter-attack and assist from Daniel Muñoz.
- ▪Palace's victory was notable for containing a high-scoring Manchester City side that had scored 17 goals en route to the final.
- ▪The win was followed by a Community Shield triumph over Liverpool, won 3-2 on penalties after a 2-2 draw.
- ▪Oliver Glasner led Crystal Palace to the FA Cup title in what may have been his final season as manager.
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