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FA Cup final build-up as Olivier Glasner (13: 30 BST) and Pep Guardiola (14: 00) speak before Crystal Palace v Man City on Saturday (16: 30) Man City are looking to win their third FA Cup in seven years, while Palace are looking to win their first major trophy Watch: How Crystal Palace and Man City reached the final Premier League news conferences also taking place: Eddie Howe (09: 30), Mikel Arteta (13: 00), Nuno Espirito Santo (13: 30) all talking on Friday Friday night Premier League fixtures: Aston Villa v Spurs (19: 30) & Chelsea v Man Utd (20: 15) Get Involved: Whats App on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply) Joe Rindl, Alastair Telfer, Sarah Rendell, Craig Nelson & Karan Vinod. Crystal Palace v Man City (Sat, 16: 30 BST) Manchester City sold 27, 000 of their 36, 230 ticket allocation for their FA Cup semi-final win over Nottingham Forest at Wembley, while London-based Crystal Palace sold 35, 500 tickets for their last-four win over Aston Villa. The 2-0 win for City saw them reach their third consecutive FA Cup final, which would have played a factor in their struggle to fill up seats. However, expect a full house on Saturday - in what will be Manchester City's 27th trip to Wembley since its refurbished in 2007. City announced they received an additional allocation of tickets, increasing their total allocation to 33, 467, with Palace opening up a waiting list for their fans after selling out. #bbcfootball, Whats App on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply) Went to my first Palace game in 1969 and was at the previous two finals. Going to Wembley tomorrow in the hope rather than expectation that the Eagles finally win something in my lifetime! Anon Crystal Palace v Man City (Sat, 16: 30 BST) Phil Mc Nulty BBC Sport chief football writer on BBC Radio 5 Live BBC Sport chief football writer Phil Mc Nulty believes Crystal Palace would be "quietly confident" going into the FA Cup final: "I think Crystal Palace will be quietly confident. They have quality right throughout the team. That day (FA Cup semi-final) Eberechi Eze, Ismaila Sarr and Jean-Philippe Mateta, but if you look through the rest of the team, they've got a a very good goalkeeper in Dean Henderson, England central defender in Marc Guehi and an outstanding midfield player in Adam Wharton. "It's also a reward for the faith they kept in the manager Oliver Glasner. They didn't win a league game until October 7th but they kept faith and that's been rewarded. " Poor Saffron. Today's page might be one for Brighton fans to avoid. Also, I love how loads of you are texting in starting with a measured "neutral fan here" but sounding like you're about to purchase a Selhurst Park season ticket by the end of your message. #bbcfootball, Whats App on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply) As a neutral Scot, the FA Cup is a great competition to follow and this year please let it be Palace! What a season recovery, great football at times and really deserve the accolades for getting to the final, but do they DESERVE this? YES they do! C'mon Palace! ! Calum in Fife #bbcfootball, Whats App on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply) I am a Brighton fan so definitely don’t want palace to win their first trophy or ruining our European chances! So will be rooting for City. Saffron, Brighton Crystal Palace v Man City (Sat, 16: 30 BST) Good morning Daryl and everyone else who has texted in so far. Form is in Man City's favour. In April, City recovered from two goals down to defeat Palace 5-2. Eberechi Eze and Chris Richards to put Palace into a comfortable lead, before five different players scored for City. Kevin de Bruyne, Omar Marmoush, Mateo Kovacic, James Mc Atee and Nico O'Reilly all bagged goals in a dominant display. The other game between the sides this season ended 2-2, with Rico Lewis sent off in the closing stages. Crystal Palace, who have won three games against City in the last decade, last won this fixture in 2021. #bbcfootball, Whats App on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply) Good morning Joe! Nerves have kicked in big time about tomorrow’s FA Cup final game. Had the heart broken when we got so close vs Man United back in 2016 as I was born when we were last in the final in 90!

Best chance in years and this is the best Palace team since the Late 80’s early 90’s Daryl, Croydon working undercover in Charlton #bbcfootball, Whats App on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply) As a Palace fan of 30 years and remembering the heartbreak of 1990 and 2016, I think we have a real chance of lifting the cup this weekend. And we owe it all to Oliver Glasner. The man deserves the keys to the kingdom. Alexander, Newton-le-Willows #bbcfootball, Whats App on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply) Morning. Neutral but hoping the Man City who couldn't find the net against Southampton turn up tomorrow and the Palace who bulldozered Villa turn up. Hmm. Probably not that neutral. But it's a season when all the cups are being shared around so come on Palace. Martin Derby Any excuse to play this. .. This video can not be played Crystal Palace v Man City (Sat, 16: 30 BST) Haha, looks like a lot of people agree with Adam's suggestion. Jesse Lingard's extra-time strike prevented Crystal Palace from lifting their first major trophy in the 2016 FA Cup final. Manchester United won the game 2-1, but had to come from behind after Jason Puncheon's powerful far-post finish with 12 minutes left. That rush of emotion resulted in Palace boss Alan Pardew breaking into an infamous dance/shake of the hips. Their previous major final came against United in the 1990 FA Cup final which finished 3-3 and went to a replay, which Man United won under Alex Ferguson. Pardew actually played in that final. #bbcfootball, Whats App on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply) Can someone find Alan Pardew and make sure that if we go 1-0 up he's in a straitjacket. Adam, Crystal Palace fan #bbcfootball, Whats App on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply) City fan here so obviously want City to win. That said, CP are a great attacking team and if City don't turn up like in last year's final then Palace will easily win. Anon #bbcfootball, Whats App on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply) As a neutral I'm 100% supporting Palace. .. but as someone who only lives a few miles from Brighton I'll also be keeping my head down. Tom Crystal Palace v Man City (Sat, 16: 30 BST) Nick Mashiter BBC Sport football news reporter Boss Pep Guardiola has told Manchester City they cannot get "confused" this season has been a success after reaching the FA Cup final. Rico Lewis and Josko Gvardiol were on target as City beat Nottingham Forest to book a date with Crystal Palace on Saturday, 17 May. It will be their third straight FA Cup final and the chance of an eighth success in the competition, while Palace have never won a major trophy. The competition is also City's only chance of major silverware this season, apart from the Community Shield, as their run of four straight Premier League titles ended with Liverpool officially crowned champions on Sunday. With his side fourth in the table, 21 points adrift of Arne Slot's side, Guardiola warned an FA Cup triumph, and reaching next season's Champions League with a top-five finish, will not be enough to mask a disappointing campaign. Morning everyone. £7 to spend time with us. Still trying to work out is that's value for money. .. (Don't answer that). #bbcfootball, Whats App on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply) Obviously I want Palace to win. With Forest doing well in the league, Newcastle winning the cup and Villa going far in the CL it's been the most refreshing season in many years. Long may it continue. Football in this country has been stale for far too long with the same names involved all the time. Alex. London. #bbcfootball, Whats App on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply) Morning Joe, it’s costing me £7. 00 per day to join you guys here from Turkey on my hols! I’ll be supporting Palace all the way. Not exactly neutral (LFC fan), but would love to see Palace get this one. Dawn #bbcfootball, Whats App on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply) Morning! As a neutral just hope it's a great final and the best team on the day lifts the cup. I think Man City might have the edge but if Palace turn up they have a real chance. The Toon did it in the League Cup so Palace can take heart. City can end a really disappointing season on a high. Good luck to them both. Bring it on! ! Davey r Last Updated 15th May 2025 at 14: 34 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.