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Crystal Palace vs Man City: FA Cup final team news, predicted lineups and injuries
Crystal Palace are hopeful that Adam Wharton will be fit to feature in the upcoming FA Cup final against Manchester City this weekend.
The Eagles return to Wembley Stadium aiming to secure the trophy for the first time in the club’s history, having previously finished runners-up in 1990 and 2016, both times against Manchester United.
Standing in their way now is Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City, a side eager to salvage silverware from a season that has not met expectations.
Wharton’s fitness has become a key talking point leading up to the final. The midfielder sustained an ankle injury during last weekend’s 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest and was substituted in the second half.
He was notably absent from Palace’s Premier League match against Tottenham on Sunday. Manager Oliver Glasner expressed cautious optimism last week, revealing that Wharton was expected to resume training on Wednesday as part of the team’s build-up to the final.
Glasner emphasized that Wharton must fully participate in training sessions in order to be considered for selection, adding that while the injury is not catastrophic, any further stress could aggravate the pain due to minor ligament damage.
Aside from Cheick Doucoure, who has been ruled out since January, Palace are largely injury-free, giving them a relatively full squad to choose from for the showdown.
Glasner is likely to field a strong lineup including key players such as Eberechi Eze and Jean-Philippe Mateta, who have been instrumental in recent weeks. Predicted starters also include Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Guehi, Munoz, Kamada, Mitchell, and Sarr.
Manchester City, meanwhile, have their own fitness concerns. Erling Haaland made his return to the starting lineup against Southampton after being an unused substitute against Wolves, but he failed to find the net despite City’s overwhelming 26 shots on goal.
Guardiola’s side will be looking for a sharper edge in attack as they aim to finish the season on a high.
Rodri, who has been out since September, is reportedly nearing full fitness. Guardiola has not confirmed whether the Ballon d’Or winner will be available at Wembley but remains hopeful. Defensively, questions linger over John Stones and Nathan Ake.
Stones has not featured since City’s Champions League exit against Real Madrid and remains a major doubt, while Ake is recovering from foot surgery and has only recently returned to training.
Oscar Bobb is another doubt, having missed the Southampton game due to a lingering hamstring issue, although he had returned to training earlier in the month.
As anticipation builds, fans are eager to see how both clubs line up. City could field Ortega, Nunes, Dias, Akanji, Gvardiol, Bernardo, Kovacic, Foden, De Bruyne, Marmoush, and Haaland.
The FA Cup final between Crystal Palace and Manchester City is set to kick off at 4:30pm on Saturday, 17 May. Supporters can catch the action live on BBC One and ITV1, with streaming options available via BBC iPlayer and ITVX.
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‘We want him’ – Club chief confirms he wants to sign Man Utd outcast in permanent transfer
Andre Onana could remain in Turkey beyond his loan spell, with Trabzonspor keen to secure him on a permanent deal.
The 30-year-old moved to Trabzonspor after falling out of favour at Manchester United, who brought in Senne Lammens last summer. Since then, Lammens has established himself as the club’s first-choice keeper, paving the way for Onana’s temporary switch.
In Turkey, however, Onana has rediscovered his form and quickly become a key figure. He recently grabbed attention with a standout performance in the Turkish Cup, saving three consecutive penalties to help his side overcome Samsunspor and reach the semi-finals.
The moment sparked widespread reactions online, especially from United supporters recalling their earlier penalty shootout defeat to Grimsby Town, where Onana managed just one save.
Trabzonspor president Ertugrul Dogan has openly expressed the club’s desire to keep the goalkeeper. He indicated that while Onana has his own career plans, the club would be eager to make the move permanent if the circumstances align, leaving the final decision in the player’s hands.
Back in England, United are expected to consider selling Onana, particularly with Lammens now firmly established as their number one. The club will likely aim to recover a significant portion of the £47.5 million they paid to sign him from Inter Milan in 2023, with two years still remaining on his contract.
Beyond his cup heroics, Onana has been a consistent presence in the league, starting every match for Trabzonspor and playing a vital role in their push for the title. His performances have earned strong praise in Turkey, with the club currently sitting third in the table, just six points behind leaders Galatasaray.
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Man City place Arsenal ‘bottles’ for sale outside Etihad Stadium before 2025/26 Premier League decider
Manchester City appear to have kicked off the psychological battle ahead of their Premier League showdown with Arsenal.
In the build-up to the match, bottles branded with the Arsenal logo were reportedly being sold outside the stadium, priced cheaply and seemingly intended as a tongue-in-cheek way for home fans to mock the visiting supporters.
The stunt draws inspiration from a recent viral moment at Stamford Bridge, where a City fan was seen jokingly “drinking Arsenal tears” during their emphatic 3-0 win over Chelsea—a clip that quickly spread across social media.
With tensions already high given the importance of the fixture, the gesture adds another layer to the rivalry between the two sides. Arsenal, meanwhile, will be focused on responding where it matters most—on the pitch—as they aim to silence critics and deliver a strong result in what could be a defining game in the title race.
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Bruno Fernandes responds to Manchester United star’s dig at Chelsea flop Alejandro Garnacho
Alejandro Garnacho faced criticism from his former Manchester United teammates following Chelsea’s latest Premier League setback.
A first-half goal from Matheus Cunha secured a narrow but important win for United, strengthening the position of Michael Carrick’s side in the race for Champions League qualification. Chelsea, meanwhile, continue to struggle, with the defeat marking their fourth consecutive league loss without finding the net.
Pressure is mounting on head coach Liam Rosenior, who only took charge a few months ago after replacing Enzo Maresca. While the club has not publicly wavered in its support, questions are beginning to emerge over several players, including Garnacho, whose performances have failed to meet expectations since his £40 million move from Old Trafford.
Reports suggest Chelsea could be open to offers for the 21-year-old after a difficult start to life at Stamford Bridge. He had an early opportunity to impress against his former side after coming on for the injured Estevao, but once again struggled to make an impact, finding it hard to break through a United defence that was missing several first-choice centre-backs.

Garnacho also received a hostile reception from United supporters during the match, and the reaction appeared to carry over beyond the pitch. After the game, Luke Shaw shared an image on social media showing himself standing over Garnacho following a challenge. Bruno Fernandes responded with a playful but pointed comment, while former teammate Alex Telles also joined in with reactions.
Chelsea’s broader struggles are becoming increasingly concerning. They now sit four points behind Liverpool in the race for fifth place, despite having played an extra game. The current run—four straight league defeats without scoring—is their worst in nearly three decades, with an even longer drought not seen since 1912.

Across all competitions, the form is equally worrying, with six losses in their last seven matches and 16 goals conceded during that stretch. A significant portion of their recent goals have come in a single outing against Port Vale, highlighting their lack of consistency in front of goal.
After the match, Rosenior admitted uncertainty about what failing to qualify for the Champions League could mean for his future. He acknowledged the result was difficult to take, especially given that Chelsea created numerous chances but failed to convert them. He pointed out that United capitalised on a limited opportunity, while his side were unable to make their attacking pressure count.
Despite the frustration, Rosenior emphasized the need for continued effort and improvement, insisting that the team must find a way to turn their form around before the situation worsens further.
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