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Crystal Palace Makes History with 1-0 Victory Over Manchester City in FA Cup Final

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May 18, 2025 — 1 min read

In a historic moment that will be etched in English football folklore, Crystal Palace secured their first major trophy in 164 years with a stunning 1-0 victory over Manchester City in the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium. Eberechi Eze was the hero of the night, scoring the decisive goal in the 16th minute that sparked scenes of unbridled joy among the Palace players and fans. This victory marked a full-circle moment for the club, which helped found the FA Cup in 1871, and earned them a spot in the 2025-26 UEFA Europa League.

Key Takeaways:

Crystal Palace defeated Manchester City 1-0 in the FA Cup final, securing their first major trophy in 164 years.
Eberechi Eze scored the decisive goal in the 16th minute, which sparked scenes of unbridled joy among the Palace players and fans.
The victory marked a full-circle moment for the club, which helped found the FA Cup in 1871.
Crystal Palace will compete in the 2025-26 UEFA Europa League as a result of their victory.
The FA Cup has been won by notable teams including Manchester United, Liverpool, and Arsenal in recent years.

Statistics:

The time of the decisive goal was 16 minutes.
The number of years since Crystal Palace last won a major trophy is 164.
The number of teams competing in the 2025-26 UEFA Europa League, including Crystal Palace, is not explicitly stated.
The number of FA Cup wins by Manchester City since 2000 is 4 (2011, 2019, 2023).
The number of FA Cup wins by Crystal Palace since 1871 is 1.

Sources:

IANS (no date specified)

FA Cup winners (since 2000): 2025: Crystal Palace 2024: Manchester United 2023: Manchester City 2022: Liverpool 2021: Leicester City 2020: Arsenal 2019: Manchester City 2018: Chelsea 2017: Arsenal 2016: Manchester United 2015: Arsenal 2014: Arsenal 2013: Wigan Athletic 2012: Chelsea 2011: Manchester City 2010: Chelsea 2009: Chelsea 2008: Portsmouth 2007: Chelsea 2006: Liverpool 2005: Arsenal 2004: Manchester United 2003: Arsenal 2002: Arsenal 2001: Liverpool 2000: Chelsea

Note: The publication date of the original article is not specified in the text, but it is implied to be 2025.

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