FA Cup Final 2025: Can Crystal Palace Make History Against Manchester City at Wembley?

Crystal Palace face Manchester City at Wembley in the 2025 FA Cup Final

All eyes turn to Wembley today as Crystal Palace take on Manchester City in a highly anticipated FA Cup Final that has all the makings of a classic — not because it’s a guaranteed blockbuster, but because both sides arrive with very different stakes.

Crystal Palace Chasing History

For Crystal Palace, this isn’t just a cup final. It’s a shot at history.

Having never lifted a major trophy, the South London club is 90 minutes away from immortality. Under Oliver Glasner, Palace have quietly built something special — compact, organised, but still able to hurt teams in transition. Eberechi Eze is the heartbeat, and Ismaïla Sarr’s pace could cause real issues on the break.

Eze leads Palace’s attack as the club aims to win it’s first major trophy

Midfield gem Adam Wharton is fit again and expected to start, adding bite and balance in the middle of the park. They’ve already dumped out Wolves and Liverpool on the way here. They won’t fear City — not today.

Manchester City Looking to Salvage Their Season

As for Manchester City, this is about salvaging something. Pep Guardiola’s men have had a bumpy ride in 2025, falling short in Europe and failing to retain the league title. But the FA Cup remains — and with it, a chance to end the season with silverware.

Erling Haaland is back from injury and hungry to make an impact, while Kevin De Bruyne — who may be playing his final domestic final in a City shirt — starts in midfield.

De Bruyne look to deliver silverware in what could be a farewell moment for City’s Belgian maestro

But City are not at full strength. No Rodri. No John Stones. No Nathan Aké. The gaps are there — and Palace will know it.

Kick-Off Details

Kick-off is at 4:30 PM BST, live on BBC One and ITV1.