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May 2025
59m 42s

Palace win it! The battle for Europe and...

THE TIMES
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Crystal Palace have won their first major trophy – the FA Cup! Oliver Glasner’s side beat Man City 1-0 giving Palace European football next season. How did they do it and will they be able to hold on to their best players and their manager?

For runners up Manchester city where now? A star striker who didn’t want a penalty, a manager who may or may not stay and their first trophy less season since 2016/17.

In the Premier League; qualification for the Champions League will go to the final day with Newcastle, Chelsea, Forest, City and Villa all fighting for three places.

Everything is riding on the final of the Europa League with Spurs and Man Utd looking at win or bust seasons.

Plus, fond farewells to Jamie Vardy and Goodison Park. 


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