Crystal Palace vs. Manchester City: FA Cup Final Predictions

On Saturday afternoon, Crystal Palace and Manchester City, two teams from the Premier League, will face off beneath the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium in what will be the 144th FA Cup final.

In contrast to the Citizens' eight-time attempt for England's most prestigious cup tournament, the Eagles aim to win significant silverware for the first time in their 120-year professional club history.

Previous Matches and Head-to-head

Crystal Palace will assess Adam Wharton, who missed the Spurs win with a twisted ankle. Chadi Riad and Cheick Doucoure remain sidelined with knee injuries. Will Hughes and Jefferson Lerma, who started last time, are in contention, while Daichi Kamada is another midfield option.

Eberechi Eze, with five goals in his last four games, is expected to lead the attack alongside Ismaila Sarr, who netted twice in the semi-final. Jean-Philippe Mateta will spearhead the frontline ahead of Eddie Nketiah despite the latter's recent FA Cup form.

For Man City, Nathan Ake, Oscar Bobb, and John Stones are nearing returns but remain out alongside Rodri. Matheus Nunes and standout youngster Nico O'Reilly could start, with O'Reilly having contributed four goals in five FA Cup games. Kevin De Bruyne, with four-goal involvements in his last three finals, is set to feature, competing with Mateo Kovacic, Ilkay Gundogan, Bernardo Silva, and Nico Gonzalez.

After City's struggles out wide against Southampton, Jeremy Doku and Omar Marmoush could be drafted in. Erling Haaland, who has six goals against Palace this season but none in five Wembley outings, should lead the line.

Crystal Palace x Manchester City Team News

Crystal Palace will assess Adam Wharton, who missed the Spurs win with a twisted ankle. Chadi Riad and Cheick Doucoure remain sidelined with knee injuries. Will Hughes and Jefferson Lerma, who started last time, are in contention, while Daichi Kamada is another midfield option.

Eberechi Eze, with five goals in his last four games, is expected to lead the attack alongside Ismaila Sarr, who netted twice in the semi-final. Jean-Philippe Mateta will spearhead the frontline ahead of Eddie Nketiah despite the latter's recent FA Cup form.

For Man City, Nathan Ake, Oscar Bobb, and John Stones are nearing returns but remain out alongside Rodri. Matheus Nunes and standout youngster Nico O'Reilly could start, with O'Reilly having contributed four goals in five FA Cup games. Kevin De Bruyne, with four-goal involvements in his last three finals, is set to feature, competing with Mateo Kovacic, Ilkay Gundogan, Bernardo Silva, and Nico Gonzalez.

After City's struggles out wide against Southampton, Jeremy Doku and Omar Marmoush could be drafted in. Erling Haaland, who has six goals against Palace this season but none in five Wembley outings, should lead the line.

Our Predictions

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Crystal Palace and Manchester City have met four times recently, with both sides scoring two or more goals in each. City won two (4-2 and 5-2), suggesting another open, high-scoring clash could be on the cards this Saturday.

Palace fans are optimistic, with City still susceptible on the counter. They'll be a serious threat if the Eagles can replicate their impressive semi-final showing against Aston Villa.

However, Glasner's side can't afford to let City dominate possession and create too many chances. If Guardiola's men bounce back from their poor Southampton display and give Haaland quality service, they remain favorites to lift the FA Cup — though a moment of magic could swing this thrilling contest either way.

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