Wembley: Crystal Palace etched their name into English football folklore on Saturday night as they stunned Manchester City 1-0 in the FA Cup final to lift their first-ever major trophy in 164 years, at the Wembley Stadium.
Eberechi Eze was the hero at Wembley, scoring the decisive goal in the 16th minute to deliver a moment of glory that will be remembered for generations in south London.
Eze latched onto a clever pass and weaved through the City defence before calmly slotting past Stefan Ortega to send the Palace end into delirium. His goal was not just a spark of brilliance, but the foundation of a monumental upset against a City side that had dominated domestic football for nearly a decade.
The final whistle sparked scenes of unbridled joy among Palace players and fans alike. For a club that helped found the FA Cup in 1871 and played in its first semi-final, this was a full-circle moment – their first major trophy, their first FA Cup, and a ticket to the 2025-26 UEFA Europa League. IANS
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
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