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Crystal Palace Make History with First Major Trophy and European Qualification
Crystal Palace are celebrating their first major trophy win in club history after a stunning FA Cup final victory over Manchester City at Wembley.
Eberechi Eze’s decisive first-half strike secured a 1-0 win on Saturday, crowning the Eagles as FA Cup champions and booking them a spot in European competition for the first time ever.
While Oliver Glasner’s side return to Premier League action on Tuesday, celebrations from Saturday’s historic triumph likely continued well into the night—and more are expected once the league season wraps up next weekend.
Glasner Reflects on Historic Victory
Speaking after the final, manager Oliver Glasner said:
“The game was incredibly tough. No one expected Crystal Palace to win the FA Cup, but this shows what can happen when a club stays patient. It’s a huge credit to our fans—they stuck by us through a difficult start.
We had some lucky moments today, but when everyone sticks together through hard times, you earn moments like this.”
Glasner went on to praise the spirit within his squad:
“Back in winter, I had a feeling this group could achieve something special. There’s real character, unity, work ethic, and a strong atmosphere here.
Winning the trophy is incredible, but giving our fans a moment they’ll never forget—that’s the greatest success.”
Eyes Turn to the Summer Transfer Window
After the celebrations, Palace face the challenge of navigating a potentially turbulent summer transfer window.
Their FA Cup success and Europa League qualification will help in retaining key players—both in terms of financial resources and the club’s growing appeal—but interest from other clubs is inevitable.
Eberechi Eze, the final’s match-winner and one of Palace’s standout stars this season, is expected to attract significant attention.
While the club will fight to keep him, a sizeable offer could tempt them into a sale.
If Eze were to leave, Palace would need to find a high-quality replacement—and may have already seen one on the Wembley pitch.
Could Grealish Be the Man to Replace Eze?
Manchester City’s Jack Grealish, who didn’t feature in the final despite City’s need for creativity, could be a potential replacement.
The England winger has struggled for form and fitness this season, prompting speculation that he may be available this summer for around £40 million.
City boss Pep Guardiola commented on Grealish’s recent struggles:
“I want the best version of Jack, but injuries and lack of rhythm have held him back. What players do in their private lives is their business—I judge them on performance and training.”
Grealish, known for his lively off-field persona, has always maintained professionalism in his football duties.
A move to Palace could offer the career reboot he needs and would give Glasner a player with Premier League and European experience.
From a tactical standpoint, Grealish fits the profile. His skill set and playing style are similar to Eze’s, and in Glasner’s system—built around a hard-working core with flair at the top end—he could thrive in a freer, more expressive role at Selhurst Park.
A New Era Begins
If Palace do sell Eze, reinvesting in a player like Grealish could be a shrewd move, especially at a reduced cost.
However, with other players like Marc Guehi also attracting interest, the club will need to be cautious about balancing squad evolution with stability.
Regardless of what comes next, Crystal Palace’s FA Cup triumph marks the beginning of a new chapter—one filled with promise, silverware, and European nights on the horizon.
