Crystal Palace pulled off a fantastic upset in Fa Cup Final, defeat Manchester City To win the first big trophy in the club’s history. The unexpected result has made the fans wonder: When was the last time legendary coach Pep Guardiola ended a season without cutlery?
Matchupen promised an entertaining collision of styles –City’s possession -heavy strategy under Guardiola versus Oliver Glasner’s disciplined counter -attack strategy. Palace first struck in the 16th minute, with Daniel Muñoz supplies a short crossing that Rear seat Buried at the back of the net.
Despite several chances –including a penalty by Dean Henderson in the 36th minute to deny Omar Marmoush–City could not find the equalizer. With the last whistle lifted Crystal Palace its first major trophy ever, while Manchester City closed out a season that came well below expectations.
Guardiola’s last faithful season
The 2024-25 campaign stands as one of Guardiola’s most disappointing seasons as manager. City fell out of the Premier League title in the middle of the year, was eliminated from the Champions League finals by Real Madrid and failed to win one of England’s domestic cups.
Last time Guardiola ended a season without a trophy was 2016-17-His’s first year as the responsibility for Manchester City. That season finished Sky Blues in third place in the Premier League, left the Champions League in the round of 16 against Monaco, eliminated in Fa Cup Semi -finals and bent out of the League Cup in the fourth round.
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The only hardware city has claimed this season is 2024 Community ShieldAs they secured at the beginning of the campaign with a victory over Manchester United. In that game in August 2024, the citizens claimed the trophy via a penalty kick after a 1-1-O-commissioned regular time.
FIFA Club World Cup: Guardiola’s last shot at Glory 2025
Since taking over as FC Barcelona Manager in 2008, Pep Guardiola has become synonymous with winning. The only years he quit without trophy are 2008—The debut season on Barca—and 2017His first season in Manchester City. Now, 2025 is about to join the list.
With the FA cup out of reach, Guardiola’s last chance to win a trophy this year will come in the World Cup 2025. If City fails to lift the renewed edition of the tournament, they will not have another opportunity until 2026 – an uncharacterist dry spell for one of the game’s most decorated managers.
