Crystal Palace will take on Manchester City in the FA Cup final. It’s intriguing to envision how the Eagles could secure a spot in the Europa League, as that will be the outcome if they win in this game. For the Citizens, victory in the Cup final may not hold as much significance, as they are still on the path to securing a place in the Champions League. The Crystal Palace vs Manchester City match will kick off at 16:30 UK Time.
Guardiola’s team is now salvaging a disappointing season. A crisis unfolded at the club during the football season, and the repercussions of those setbacks continue to impact the Citizens standing in the Premier League. They are in fourth place, competing for a finish in the top 5 and aiming for a spot in the Champions League. It is important to acknowledge that the crisis at City has long been resolved, as they are currently on a streak of consecutive matches without losses, a run that has been ongoing since the beginning of March.
Indeed, in the previous round, the club unexpectedly dropped points against the primary outsider of the EPL – Southampton (0:0). However, prior to that, he triumphed over tougher rivals – Nottingham Forest (2:0), Aston Villa (2:1), and the same Crystal Palace (5:2). For the Eagles, that defeat had a negative impact; in their next match, they missed five goals against Newcastle, and this time they didn’t score even once in return.
It appeared that Palace faced difficulties as the season drew to a close. Nevertheless, following those two significant challenges, they refused to give in. Furthermore, the team faced formidable opponents, resulting in a challenging series of matches – draws against Arsenal (2:2) and Nottingham Forest (0:0), alongside victories over Aston Villa (3:0) and Tottenham (2:0), despite the Spurs currently having a less favourable season.
Crystal Palace has struggled in the EPL throughout the season, currently sitting below mid-table, where they are likely to remain. The FA Cup presents a genuine opportunity for them to dramatically secure a spot in the European Cup.
Date, kick-off time and venue
- Competition:Â English FA Cup
- Date:Â Saturday, 17 May 2025
- Kick Off:Â 16:30 UK Time
- Venue: Wembley Stadium, London
How to watch the Crystal Palace vs Manchester City live stream in the UK
| Country | TV Channels |
|---|---|
| UK | BBC Sport Web, ITVX, BBC iPlayer, STV Player, ITV 1 UK, BBC One, STV Scotland, UTV, TalkSport Radio UK, BBC Radio 5 Live |
| US | ESPN+, ESPN App, SiriusXM FC |
| Spain | N/A |
| Portugal | Sport TV7 |
| France | beIN SPORTS CONNECT, Free, myCANAL, beIN Sports 1 |
| Italy | N/A |
| Germany | N/A |
| Canada | Sportsnet World Now, Sportsnet Now, Sportsnet Ontario, Sportsnet Pacific, Sportsnet West, Sportsnet World, Sportsnet Now Plus |
| Australia | Optus Sport |
UK Radio: TalkSport Radio UK, Live text, audio and stats are available at mancity.co
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Crystal Palace vs Manchester City squads
Crystal Palace predicted lineup (3-4-3): Henderson (GK), Richards, Lacroix, Guehi, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, Mateta, Eze
Manchester City predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Ortega (GK), Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O’Reilly, Kovacic, Silva, Foden, De Bruyne, Marmoush, Haaland
