• Crystal Palace wins their first major trophy by beating Manchester City 1-0 in the FA Cup final.
• Eberechi Eze scores the decisive goal, highlighting his remarkable performance.
• Dean Henderson saves a crucial penalty, ensuring Palace's historical victory.
• Manchester City concludes a disappointing season without any domestic trophies.
• Oliver Glasner becomes the first Austrian to win the FA Cup as Palace's coach.

Crystal Palace achieved a historic victory in the FA Cup final on Saturday, defeating Manchester City 1-0 and securing their first major trophy in history. Eberechi Eze scored the winning goal in the 16th minute, volleying home a cross from Daniel Munoz, as Palace delivered a stunning upset at Wembley Stadium. The victory sparked jubilant celebrations among Palace fans, marking a significant milestone in the club's long journey, according to Al Jazeera.

Palace's goalkeeper, Dean Henderson, played a pivotal role in this triumph, notably saving a penalty taken by Omar Marmoush in the first half. City had dominated possession early in the match, but despite their efforts to equalize, including numerous attempts, they could not find the back of the net. This loss leaves Manchester City without a trophy for the first time since the 2016-17 season, adding pressure to a campaign that has been described as disappointing, according to Reuters and Channel News Asia.

The match saw City initially controlling the game with an ultra-attacking lineup, but the turning point came when Palace's Eze netted their first shot on goal. Following that goal, Palace had to defend rigorously, with Henderson making several crucial saves, including from a deflected shot by Claudio Echeverri. Even with a possession rate of only 19%, Palace managed to withstand the pressure from City, illustrating their resilience, as highlighted by Channel News Asia and Al Jazeera.

Oliver Glasner's managerial success was further marked, as he became the first Austrian coach to win the FA Cup. This victory over their long-time rivals comes after Palace had previously lost in the finals of 1990 and 2016, making this win exceptionally sweet for their supporters. Glasgow’s leadership, alongside player performances, especially from Eze and Henderson, led to a momentous afternoon for the club, as reported by Reuters.

In addition, Manchester City’s struggles this season were highlighted, with Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne's stellar efforts ultimately falling short. City had hoped to end their season with a cup win to alleviate some of the disappointments felt throughout the campaign. However, the loss reinforces a need for reassessment within the team dynamics and strategy under Pep Guardiola's management, according to Channel News Asia and Al Jazeera.