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Crystal Palace Upsets Manchester City, Claiming Historic FA Cup Victory

Crystal Palace’s stunning FA Cup final win over Manchester City marks a triumphant culmination to a season that began amidst considerable crisis, threatening manager Oliver Glasner’s position.

Palace’s disastrous start, their worst since 1992-93, featuring a winless streak until October, is now a distant memory. The Eagles’ Wembley victory secures their first major trophy in club history.

As Glasner and his team celebrated amidst the joyous chants of “Glad All Over,” their success validates chairman Steve Parish’s decision to support the manager during the tumultuous period. This victory serves as a powerful testament to Glasner’s leadership, echoing his October statement: “It’s time for hugging my players, not kicking them.”

The jubilant scenes at Wembley showcased the culmination of Glasner’s inspirational coaching and his players’ exceptional performance.

“That’s what Oliver Glasner’s done—he made us all believe,” Parish told BBC One after the 1-0 victory. “I am so proud.”

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Glasner’s composed demeanor after the historic win reflects his calm and measured approach. His intensity and positivity have drawn comparisons to Jürgen Klopp, recalling his Europa League triumph with Eintracht Frankfurt in 2022.

This approach proved invaluable during Palace’s initial struggles. Glasner’s unwavering faith in his players and his meticulous planning, evident in his detailed calendar, guided the team through a significant transition.

The team faced significant challenges including the departures of key players like Michael Olise and Joachim Andersen, along with the integration of several new signings and the return of players from international competitions.

Despite the initial setbacks, Glasner remained confident in his squad’s ability, seamlessly integrating four deadline-day additions. His faith has been spectacularly rewarded.

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‘The Eagles have landed!’—emotional post-match scenes as Palace wins the FA Cup.

Parish confirms Glasner’s position was never in doubt, highlighting his dedication and positive influence. This victory represents a fitting reward for the club’s unwavering support.

Glasner’s tactical prowess is evident in the attacking prowess of the Eze, Sarr, and Mateta trio. The team’s strength extends beyond the attack, with Munoz’s significant contributions.

The solid defensive performance from Richards, Lacroix, and Guehi, despite Guehi’s injury, further solidified their success.

Ultimately, Palace’s success hinges on their key players rising to the occasion. Eze’s crucial goal exemplifies their ability to deliver under pressure.

Eze’s pivotal 16th-minute strike, resulting from a swift counter-attack, proved decisive. His performances in previous rounds solidified his place in Palace’s FA Cup history.

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Eze’s clinical finish gives Palace a shock lead over Man City.

Henderson’s exceptional performance, marked only by a minor incident involving Haaland, further enhanced Palace’s triumph. His saves against key City players demonstrated his prowess.

England coach Thomas Tuchel, a known admirer, observed Henderson’s performance, strengthening his case for a starting position.

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Henderson denies Marmoush from the penalty spot with a brilliant save.

Palace’s victory represents a moment of unbridled joy, particularly for the passionate fans who have endured previous FA Cup final disappointments. Glasner’s previous Wembley experiences contrast sharply with this triumphant moment.

Glasner’s pre-match cautionary statement—”You don’t talk about an egg until the hen has laid it”—proves prescient. The golden egg of victory is now a lasting legacy.

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Palace’s unity and spirit—Glasner reacts to the FA Cup win.

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Crystal Palace Upsets Manchester City, Claiming First Major Trophy

Crystal Palace’s historic FA Cup victory over Manchester City marks a triumphant culmination to a season that began amidst a crisis threatening manager Oliver Glasner’s position.

Palace’s abysmal start—their worst since 1992-93, with their first Premier League win not arriving until their ninth match—is a distant memory. The Eagles’ Wembley triumph represents their first major trophy in club history.

As Glasner and his team celebrated amidst the joyous roar of their supporters, the win fully vindicates Chairman Steve Parish and the club’s leadership for their unwavering support during the tumultuous period.

It also validates Glasner’s approach, echoing his October statement: “It’s time for hugging my players, not kicking them.”

Indeed, Wembley witnessed much embracing as Palace paraded their hard-earned FA Cup, a testament to Glasner’s leadership and his players’ exceptional performance.

“That’s what Oliver Glasner’s done—he made us all believe,” Parish stated to BBC One following their 1-0 victory. “I am so proud.”

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Glasner’s composed demeanor following the victory mirrored his management style—calm and measured, even as he shook hands with Pep Guardiola.

This calm intensity and positive approach have drawn comparisons to Jürgen Klopp, recalling his Europa League win with Eintracht Frankfurt in 2022.

This proved invaluable during Palace’s early-season struggles.

Glasner’s unwavering faith in himself and his players remained steadfast even as Palace secured only three points from their first eight games. He recognized justifiable reasons for the slow start, considering their previous season’s strong finish (19 points from 21).

This meticulously organized manager, known for his detailed planning, oversaw a significant transition following the departures of key players Michael Olise (Bayern Munich, £50m) and Joachim Andersen (Fulham, £30m).

Eddie Nketiah’s (£30m) arrival from Arsenal, coupled with the delayed integration of other players returning from international duty (Eze, Wharton, Guehi, Henderson, Mateta, Lerma, and Munoz), presented additional challenges.

Glasner confidently predicted Palace’s resurgence once they regained full fitness, while also integrating four deadline-day signings: Nketiah, Lacroix, Turner, and Chalobah.

And so it proved. Spectacularly.

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‘The Eagles have landed!’ – emotional post-match scenes as Palace wins the FA Cup

Parish maintains Glasner’s position was never in doubt, citing his dedication and positive influence. This historic day represents a well-deserved reward for that faith.

Glasner crafted a system perfectly suited to the attacking trio of Eze, Sarr, and Mateta, the latter serving as the focal point, while the others provide supporting creativity.

Palace’s strengths extend beyond the attack, with Munoz’s direct involvement in 13 goals (6 goals, 7 assists) this season—a Premier League high among defenders.

The back three of Richards, Lacroix, and Guehi have provided solidity, despite Guehi’s injury-forced departure in the 61st minute at Wembley.

And, crucially, Palace possesses an undeniable “X-factor” in key moments.

Glasner’s key players, those he believed would overcome the early-season slump, delivered throughout the FA Cup run and were instrumental against City.

Eze’s precise 16th-minute strike, the result of a swift counter-attack, proved decisive.

It was Palace’s first shot and first touch inside the box, showcasing efficiency and ruthlessness.

Eze also played a crucial role in Palace’s victories against Fulham and Aston Villa in previous rounds.

Eze’s contribution will forever be etched in Palace’s FA Cup triumph.

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The Debrief: Crystal Palace wins the FA Cup

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Eze finishes team move to give Palace a surprising lead over Man City

Henderson’s contributions have also been key to Palace’s success, notably against Aston Villa and Manchester City, solidifying his status as a hero.

His only error was a momentary hesitation, resulting in a handball outside the area, but the VAR overturned a potential penalty for City.

Beyond this incident, Henderson delivered excellent saves against Haaland, Gvardiol, and Doku in the first half, and Echeverri late in the match.

England manager Thomas Tuchel, a known admirer of Henderson, observed the match, and Henderson undeniably enhanced his claim for a starting spot.

His performance clearly frustrated Guardiola, who seemed to direct angry remarks towards Henderson at the final whistle.

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Henderson denies Marmoush’s penalty with a stunning save

Palace’s victory was a moment of unadulterated joy, especially for the passionate fans who have endured past FA Cup final defeats (1990, 2016).

Before this run, Glasner’s Wembley experiences were limited to watching England and attending a Taylor Swift concert with his daughter.

He now holds cherished Wembley memories of his own, following the semi-final victory over Aston Villa and the final whistle.

Glasner’s pre-final message of caution emphasized: “You don’t talk about an egg until the hen has laid it.”

The egg, when laid, was truly golden.

Now, Glasner, Palace, and their elated supporters can forever celebrate this historic day.

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