Manchester City is set to compete against Crystal Palace in the FA Cup final on May 17, 2025, at Wembley Stadium. This match offers City, managed by Pep Guardiola, a chance to secure their first trophy of the season, having earlier secured the Community Shield. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace, led by Oliver Glasner, aims to clinch their first-ever major trophy, making this game a significant moment in their history.
- Date: Saturday, May 17 | Time: 11:30 a.m. ET
- Location: Wembley, London, England
- Live stream: ESPN
- Odds: Crystal Palace +340; Draw +270; Man City -135
What They Are Saying
Pep Guardiola mentioned, “It is the final of the FA Cup, an honor and privilege. We will do our best to win.” He highlighted key players from Palace such as Jean-Philippe Mateta and Eberechi Eze who pose a threat.
The predicted lineups are as follows:
Crystal Palace XI: Dean Henderson; Chris Richards, Maxence Lacroix, Marc Guehi; Daniel Munoz, Will Hughes, Adam Wharton, Tyrick Mitchell; Eberechi Eze, Ismaila Sarr; Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Manchester City XI: Ederson; Rico Lewis, Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol, Nico O’Reilly; Ilkay Gundogan, Mateo Kovacic, Bernardo Silva, Kevin De Bruyne; Omar Marmoush; Erling Haaland.
Player to Watch
Kevin De Bruyne will play his final match for Manchester City and is keen to leave on a high note, vying for one last trophy with the club.
Prediction
Despite Crystal Palace’s ambitions, City’s depth and experience in high-stakes matches typically give them the edge. Final Score Prediction: Manchester City 3, Crystal Palace 1.
