Wembley Stadium will host the 144th FA Cup final on Saturday afternoon when Crystal Palace face Manchester City in the world's oldest cup competition.
Man City have plenty of experience lifting this trophy aloft having won the FA Cup on seven occasions previously, most recently in 2022–23 when they beat Manchester United in the final. However, they also know the feeling of heartbreak that comes with defeat on the grand stage, losing six finals in total including last season's defeat to their Manchester neighbours.
Crystal Palace were also beaten by Man Utd in their most recent trip to the FA Cup final in 2015–16, with their extra-time loss at Wembley meaning they still await their first triumph in the competition. Oliver Glasner will want to be the manager to lead them to glory but will understand the size of the challenge that faces him and his players on Saturday.
The Eagles boast a decent record against City over the past decade and have caused one or two upsets in this fixture, but they're without victory in seven clashes and were hammered 5–2 during a Premier League meeting in April. Pep Guardiola's side are in improved form over recent weeks and will still be significant favourites for the trophy.
Here is guide to the showpiece fixture.
