Manchester City is set to clash with Crystal Palace this Saturday at Wembley Stadium for the 2024-25 FA Cup final. Managed by Pep Guardiola, Manchester City aims for a trophy that would mark a successful season despite competing for a Champions League spot and facing elimination by Real Madrid earlier this season. Conversely, Crystal Palace, led by Oliver Glasner, looks to secure their first-ever major trophy in history. Last year’s FA Cup final saw City lose to rival Manchester United, but they now have a chance for redemption.
How to Watch the FA Cup Final
- Date: Saturday, May 17 | Time: 11:30 a.m. ET
- Location: Wembley, London, England
- Live Stream: ESPN
- Odds: Crystal Palace +340; Draw +270; Manchester City -135
Insights from Manchester City
Pep Guardiola spoke ahead of the final, emphasizing the honor of playing for such an important trophy. “We will travel to London and try to win the title… to lift the trophy is what we are here for. Last year was disappointing, and we are focused on changing that narrative this time around.”
Predicted Lineups
Crystal Palace XI: Dean Henderson; Chris Richards, Maxence Lacroix, Marc Guehi; Daniel Munoz, Daichi Kamada, Adam Wharton, Tyrick Mitchell; Eberechi Eze, Ismaila Sarr; Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Manchester City XI: Stefan Ortega; Manuel Akanji, Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol, Nico O’Reilly; Bernardo Silva, Kevin De Bruyne; Jeremy Doku, Omar Marmoush, Savinho; Erling Haaland.
Player to Watch
Kevin De Bruyne: This final might be his last with Manchester City before leaving at the season’s end.
Storyline to Watch
Will Guardiola provide City the chance to secure a significant trophy despite an underwhelming season? Winning the FA Cup could potentially change the narrative of Manchester City’s season.
Prediction
Despite Crystal Palace’s aspirations for their inaugural trophy at this level, analysis suggests Manchester City has a far more skilled team likely to prevail with a score prediction of: Manchester City 3, Crystal Palace 1.
