- The Crystal Palace vs Man City match will be played on Saturday, May 17, at Wembley Stadium, kicking off at 6:30 PM EAT.
- Manchester City will be aiming to secure their first major silverware of the 2024/25 campaign.
- Crystal Palace are eager to lift the first major trophy in their 120-year history.
Two Premier League heavyweights Crystal Palace and Manchester City will clash in the 144th FA Cup final on Saturday, May 17 at Wembley Stadium.
The Citizens are vying for their first major silverware of the 2024/25 campaign, as their quest for a fifth consecutive league title crumbled, leaving them fourth in the table and battling for Champions League qualification.
In their journey toward a potential eighth FA Cup crown, City reached the final after dispatching Nottingham Forest 2-0 in their seventh successive semi-final appearance.
Prior to that, they overcame Salford City, Plymouth Argyle, Leyton Orient, and Bournemouth with clinical performances.
Meanwhile, Crystal Palace will contest their third-ever FA Cup final, having previously lost to Manchester United in 1990 and 2016.
The South London side is eager to lift their first major trophy in their 120-year history.
Oliver Glasner’s men booked their place in the final with a commanding 3-0 victory over Aston Villa in the semifinals, following earlier triumphs over Stockport County, Doncaster Rovers, Millwall, and Fulham.
Currently sitting 12th in the league with 49 points, a top-six finish is out of reach for the Eagles. However, winning the FA Cup would secure them a coveted Europa League spot next season.
What time does Crystal Palace vs Manchester City start?
Crystal Palace vs Manchester City is scheduled to kick off at 18:30 EAT on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Wembley Stadium, England.
Crystal Palace vs Man City team news
Pep Guardiola will be without Ballon d’Or winner Rodri, who remains sidelined with a long-term ACL injury sustained against Arsenal last year. John Stones, Nathan Ake, and Oscar Bobb are also out due to various fitness concerns.
On a more positive note, Kevin De Bruyne is expected to feature in what could be his fourth and final FA Cup final for City, as he prepares to bid farewell to the club.
The Belgian maestro has been directly involved in four goals across his previous three FA Cup finals (1 goal, 3 assists).
The Eagles will miss Chadi Riad and Cheick Doucoure, both ruled out with long-term injuries. Adam Wharton faces a late fitness test after sitting out the win over Spurs due to a twisted ankle.
Eberechi Eze, in sensational form with five goals in his last four matches, is expected to be pivotal.
He has also contributed three goals and an assist during the FA Cup run. Alongside him, Ismaïla Sarr, who scored twice in the semifinal win over Villa, will be a key figure in Palace’s attack.
Possible lineups
Crystal Palace: Henderson; Richards, Lacroix, Guehi, Munoz; Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell; Sarr, Eze, Mateta
Manchester City: Ederson; Nunes, Dias, Akanji, Gvardiol; Bernardo, Kovacic, Foden; De Bruyne, Marmoush, Haaland
Crystal Palace vs Manchester City Form Guide
Manchester City are enjoying a 10-game unbeaten streak in all competitions (W7, D3) and have triumphed in their last three FA Cup encounters against Palace. While Place in league action, they remain undefeated in their last five matches.
Crystal Palace
- Last 6 matches: L, D, D, W, D, W
- Most recent result: Tottenham 0-2 Crystal Palace (11 May, EPL)
- League Position: 12th, 49 points
Manchester City
- Last 6 matches: W, W, W, W, W, D
- Most recent result: Southampton 0-0 Man City (10 May, EPL)
- League Position: 4th, 65 points
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Head-to-Head (Since 2021)
- Man City: 6 wins
- Crystal Palace: 1 win
- Draws: 3
Crystal Palace vs Man City Prediction
Crystal Palace are on the verge of making history and will fight tooth and nail to bring home their first major honor.
They have shown great determination throughout this tournament and won’t make it easy for the reigning champions.
However, Guardiola’s Manchester City, desperate to salvage their season, will bring their full force to ensure they finish the campaign with silverware.
The stage is set for a fiercely contested battle where both teams will leave everything on the pitch.
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