City suffered FA Cup final disappointment at Wembley as Eberechi Eze’s first half goal saw Crystal Palace claim a 1-0 win and so lift the trophy.

Manchester City’s hopes of ending an uncharacteristically poor season on a high were dashed after they were stunned by Crystal Palace in the FA Cup final. The spotlight will now fall on Pep Guardiola, with several factors contributing to the defeat. Telegraph Sport breaks down why City’s 2024/25 season will end without a trophy.

Crystal Palace pulled off one of the biggest FA Cup final upsets in history by stunning mighty Manchester City and lifting the famous trophy for the first time. Eberechi Eze's strike sealed a 1-0 victory at Wembley Stadium on Saturday and secured Palace’s first major trophy.