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FA cup final: Manchester City vs. Crystal Palace - Preview + More

The FA Cup final is here and up we go!

This time, Manchester City face a tough opponent in Crystal palace as the hunt for the cup will conclude.

Venue: Wembley Stadium, London, England

Time and Date: Saturday 17 May 2025, Kickoff at 16:30 BST, 11.30 am (EST)

Referee: Stuart Attwell

Assistant Referees: Adam Nunn and Dan Robathan

Fourth Official: Darren England

Reserve Assistant Referee: Craig Taylor

Video Assistant Referee: Jarred Gillett

TV Info: BBC ONE/ITV (UK), ESPN+ (USA), SPORTSNET(Canada)

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“Of course we have to perform well. We travel to London and we will try to win the title.

“It was a good performance when we last played them. Apart from 0-2 at the beginning, we won in the end.”

“We want to win for our fans. The guys who travel, I want to say thank you for coming to London.

“Winning is much better than losing, but last year we came into having won four in a row and maybe our mind was not perfect. But one year later we are there again.”

Preview

A cup match FINAL is here as we could see some inspired play and even some academy players shine in this one. Still, expect a strong City with a will to win.

This match up could come down to their back line vs the City forwards, that will decide the match, expect some fireworks. Haaland, Marmoush, Doku, Foden, De Bruyne, who will deliver the cup for Cit?!

It should be a great match as City look to expand the title cabinet!

Team News

For Man City, John Stones, Nathan Ake, Oscar Bobb, and Rodri are out or doubtful.

Palace have Wharton, Riad and Doucoure out.

Prediction

Manchester City 3-2 Crystal Palace

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