How Crystal Palace's historic FA Cup triumph affects Premier League’s Conference League spot?

Crystal Palace defeated Manchester City 1-0 in the final of the FA Cup at the Wembley Stadium to win the first major trophy in their 120 years of existence. Here’s how it affects the European spots in the Premier League, particularly the one for the UEFA Conference League.

The ongoing football season in Europe has witnessed several firsts; Newcastle United ended a 70-year trophy drought by winning the League Cup, defeating Liverpool in the final. Italian club Bologna FC ended a 51-year wait for a trophy after winning Coppa Italia, beating AC Milan in the final. English striker Harry Kane too won the first major trophy of his career after helping Bayern Munich clinch their 34th Bundesliga title this season.

Crystal Palace’s victory historic 1-0 over Manchester City in the final of the FA Cup on Saturday, however, might just take the cake. Unlike Newcastle and Bologna, who have won the top division in their respective countries, Palace just won the first major trophy in their 120 years of existence.

Eberechi Eze put ‘The Eagles’ ahead in the 16th minute and the Palace defence thwarted multiple attacks from their opponents for the remainder of the game, ensuring Pep Guardiola’s City – a team that appeared nearly invincible not too long ago – finished trophyless in the 2024-25 season, for the first time in eight years.

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