England FA Cup - Final

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Crystal Palace vs Manchester City Preview:

Possible starting lineups:

Crystal Palace:
Henderson; Richards, Lacroix, Guehi; Munoz, Hughes, Wharton, Mitchell; Eze, Sarr; Mateta

Manchester City:
Ederson; Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O'Reilly; Kovacic, Bernardo Silva; Doku, De Bruyne, Marmoush; Haaland

The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is the oldest existing football competition in the World, having commenced in the 1871–72 season. The tournament is open to all clubs in the top 10 levels of the English football league system, although a club's home stadium must meet certain requirements prior to entering the tournament. The competition culminates at the end of the league season (usually in May) with the FA Cup Final. The vast majority of the final matches have been in London: most of these were played at the original Wembley Stadium, which was used from 1923 until the stadium closed in 2000. The Millennium Stadium in Cardiff hosted the final for six years (2001–2006), while the new Wembley Stadium was under construction.

Crystal Palace have enjoyed a remarkable FA Cup run, highlighted by a high 3:0 win over Aston Villa in the semifinal. Earlier in the competition, they secured another 3:0 win against Fulham in the quarterfinals, while the previous victims were lower-division sides Stockport, Doncaster and Millwall. The Eagles had a solid season in the Premier League and they were out of the relegation battle. Winning the FA Cup is not only enough to etch their name into the history books, but it would also mean Europa League participation for the next season. Glasner has three injury concerns - Chadi Riad and Cheick Doucoure remain sidelined with long-term knee injuries, while midfielder Adam Wharton, who missed the last match against Tottenham with a twisted ankle, is rated as doubtful.

Manchester City have an awful season. The previous period was almost ideal, the Citizens became the first club in English top-flight history to win four titles in a row. However, the current season is nowhere near. Liverpool already won the Premier League, while City already suffered elimination from the Champions League and the League Cup. The atmosphere in the squad is far from ideal, while the players confidence is low. This is their last chance to secure a piece of silverware. Guardiola has three injury worries, he is without Oscar Bobb and John Stones, while Nathan Ake is rated as doubtful. There is a good news too - key midfielder Rodri could be available to make the bench after the Spaniard returned to training earlier this month. According to many pundits, his absence is the reason for the awful season.

Crystal Palace vs Manchester City Prediction:

FA Cup glory for Crystal Palace would be historic - a first major trophy for the club. I believe the players are hungry for success and some time the motivation could be crucial. Two European clubs have already wrote a history. Newcastle beat Liverpool and won the League Cup, while Bologna beat Milan in Coppa Italia final. The supporters from both teams will proudly feel as part of the success. About the FA Cup final, I think Palace could upset the favorites. Man City are unbeaten in their last seven meetings with Palace in all competitions, winning four and drawing three. However, this is an awful season for Manchester City and the players confidence is low. As a result, I think their misery could continue. In front of over 30,000 Palace supporters, Glasner and his players have nothing to loose, but could write a history.

Crystal Palace vs Manchester City Pick: Crystal Palace to lift the trophy @ 3.00 with Everygame