Crystal Palace v Man City LIVE: FA Cup final result and reaction as Eagles lift cup for first time in history
Crystal Palace 1-0 Man City: The Eagles held on for a famous victory after Ebere Eze’s goal and Dean Henderson’s save to deny Omar Marmoush’s penalty in a Wembley final packed with controversy
A heroic Crystal Palace performance downed Manchester City to claim the FA Cup and a first major trophy at Wembley Stadium.
Ebere Eze's first-half goal and Dean Henderson's penalty save proved vital moments for Oliver Glasner's side in a day of destiny for the Eagles.
Pep Guardiola will feel aggrieved after Henderson remained on the pitch, despite a VAR check, with the Eagles goalkeeper touching the ball outside the box and appearing to deny the Norwegian a clear goalscoring opportunity.
Daniel Munoz thought he had doubled Palace's lead in the second half, but Ismaila Sarr was offside after a VAR check.
And Guardiola could only throw on Phil Foden and a debut for Argentine youngster Claudio Echeverri, who was denied by Henderson late on.
Palace survived and held on for the greatest moment in their history.
Follow all the latest reaction and analysis from the FA Cup final below:
Why didn’t Erling Haaland take Man City’s penalty in FA Cup final?
Omar Marmoush missed a penalty for Manchester City in the FA Cupfinal - but the question was why Erling Haaland did not take the spot-kick in their shock defeat to Crystal Palace at Wembley.
With City trailing to Eberechi Eze’s early goal, following a dominant spell from Pep Guardiola’s side, Tyrick Mitchell fouled Bernardo Silva in the box to give City the chance to equalise.
After a long VAR check, City’s top-scorer Haaland stood with the ball in his hands.
But the striker handed it over to forward Marmoush and the Egyptian saw his effort saved by Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson, who was fortunate to be on the pitch.
Why didn’t Erling Haaland take Man City’s penalty in FA Cup final?
Pep Guardiola only has himself to blame for his worst season as a manager
It was a display of brutal ruthlessness from Manchester City. Not, admittedly, in an FA Cup final when they had 58 touches inside the Crystal Palace box, 23 shots and one penalty yet scored no goals. But beforehand. Two of their own disappeared from the squad, Pep Guardiola’s cull removing Rico Lewis and James McAtee from the teamsheet.
Academy products were instead spared parts in another of the off-days that have pockmarked Guardiola’s worst season as a manager. It may end up being bookended by trophies, by the Community Shield and the Club World Cup, but City lacked the clinical streak their manager demonstrated. On a day when few of Guardiola’s decisions worked out, a manager who has fashioned many a historic feat instead played a part in one for Crystal Palace, their belated first major trophy, some 120 years after they were formed.
Pep Guardiola only has himself to blame for his worst season as a manager
Eberechi Eze secures Crystal Palace glory to evoke the very best of the FA Cup
Glory all over. After 119 years, and two previous final defeats, Crystal Palace’s name is finally on the cup. A 1-0 win over Manchester City has given them the first major silverware in their history, leaving their ecstatic fans to lose themselves in the moment.
Such scenes of euphoria and romance are what it's supposed to be about. That angst the supporters felt in those final 10 minutes of stoppage time turned to joy like they’ve never known. And there was a fitting element of vintage FA Cup magic to this victory over Pep Guardiola’s side, which will of course go down as a great upset.
That name on the trophy didn’t just apply to the tangible act of inscribing “Crystal Palace” on that famous silverware. Very early on in the game, it just felt like it was going to finally be the club's day.
Eze secures Crystal Palace glory to evoke the very best of the FA Cup
Pep Guardiola confronts Dean Henderson after Man City stunned in FA Cup final
Pep Guardiola made a beeline towards Dean Henderson after Crystal Palace stunned Manchester City in the FA Cup final and told the goalkeeper that he was upset with his “time-wasting”.
Palace defeated City 1-0 at Wembley to win the club’s first major trophy, with Oliver Glasner’s team making history by lifting the FA Cup.
Henderson was the player of the match - making a series of fine saves and stopping Omar Marmoush’s penalty in the first half.
Pep Guardiola confronts Dean Henderson after Man City stunned in FA Cup final
Guardiola reacts
Pep Guardiola is speaking to BBC after the match.
"We didn't score so congratulations to Crystal Palace for the victory - we did everything,” he says.
"Today, we were more aggressive. If you're not going to score goals, you're not going to win,” he adds.
On VAR decision to not send Dean Henderson off: "Ask the referee."
On clashing with Dean Henderson post match: "No, nothing."
On Erling Haaland giving Omar Marmoush the penalty: "I don't know, I didn't speak to them. They made a decision. They decide."
On Man City's performance, he adds: "They performed really well, much better than last season against Man Utd.
"Football sometimes is like this. At the end with Claudio Echeverri, we created a chance.
"We controlled really good in transitions.
"Yes, unfortunately we couldn't win, but congratulations Crystal Palace."
Next up
It seems inconsequential now, but both of these sides have upcoming Premier League games too.
Palace are in 12th currently, and they face Wolves at 8pm on Tuesday, 20 May.
City have more to do with two games left, and they must draw at least against Bournemouth in order to move back into the Champions League qualification places.
That match also takes place at 8pm BST on 20 May, at the Etihad.
Crystal Palace vs Man City player ratings as Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland struggle in FA Cup final shock
Crystal Palace stunned Manchester City to win the FA Cup and their first major trophy at Wembley.
Eberechi Eze scored the winning goal with Palace’s first attack of the game, catching Pep Guardiola’s dominant side on the counter.
Dean Henderson was fortunate to stay on the pitch after handling the ball outside the box to deny Erling Haaland.
And Palace held on to claim a historic victory at Wembley. Here are how the players rated.
Crystal Palace vs Man City player ratings in huge FA Cup final shock
More from Parish
More from Parish as he speaks to ITV.
He says it’s “absolutely” the most special day of his time as co-owner and chairman.
“Twice we’ve been here, twice we’ve been bridesmaids. I’m ecstatic.
“It was a dogged performance, probably not one of our prettiest, but we were always a threat. The defending was outstanding.
“Dean, big moments in big games.
“It’s South London and proud, and that’s what we are.
Steve Parish speaks on the win
Crystal Palace co-owner Steve Parish speaks to the BBC, and he is clearly delighted.
“We owe them a trophy, and we got one today. This is for everybody,” he says.
“All the people that support you, stick with you, believe in you, this is for them.
“I’m so proud. I honestly believed that we would win, and that’s what Oliver [Glasner] has done.
“It was fantastic, all of them were amazing,” he adds.
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