Crystal Palace capped off the greatest day in their 120-year history by lifting the Emirates FA Cup for the very first time, defeating Manchester City 1–0 in a pulsating final at Wembley Stadium. Eberechi Eze’s composed 15th-minute finish from Daniel Muñoz’s low cross gave the Eagles a dream start, sparking wild celebrations among their fans. From that moment on, Roy Hodgson’s side showed immense grit and discipline, with goalkeeper Dean Henderson producing a man-of-the-match performance—most notably saving a first-half penalty from Omar Marmoush and making a string of vital stops to deny City.

Despite dominating possession and peppering the Palace box with shots and crosses, City couldn’t find a breakthrough. Kevin De Bruyne, in what could be his final FA Cup appearance for the club, came closest with a late chance that drifted just wide. Palace had a second goal ruled out by VAR for offside, but their determination never wavered. After decades of heartbreak, including final defeats in 1990 and 2016, the Eagles finally soared to glory—writing a historic new chapter and toppling the defending champions in a truly unforgettable final.