EZE DOES IT

Ebere's glory goal makes Palace history

- SIMON MULLOCK AT WEMBLEY

CRYSTAL PALACE lifted the first major trophy in their 164-year history as the FA Cup again showed it has no respect for reputations.

Eberechi Eze's first-half strike and a man-of-the-match display by keeper Dean Henderson ensured Oliver Glasner's side took the trophy back to Selhurst Park - and that Pep Guardiola finishes a season empty-handed for the first time since 2017.

Scorer Eze said: "This is special, facing the team that's been the best in the world for years and showing that type of spirit and energy.

"City keep the ball so well, you have to work so hard to get anything from them. When you get in their box you have to make the chance count."

City will complain former Manchester United keeper Henderson should not have been on the pitch to produce a string of saves that included keeping out Omar Marmoush's penalty. And they are right.

Henderson should have seen red for handling outside his area in the 21st minute to prevent Erling Haaland having a clear goalscoring opportunity.