The FA Cup final: Dates & times for Manchester City vs Crystal Palace

Information as Manchester City meet Crystal Palace in the final of the FA Cup.
ByHidayah Ali|
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Manchester City have arrived in the last month of the season with a chance of winning the glorious FA Cup trophy, as they prepare for an epic encounter with Crystal Palace.

Manchester City have made their third FA Cup final in a row after their win over Nottingham Forest a few weeks ago, while Crystal Palace's victory over Aston Villa continued their surprising hunt for a trophy and a spot in the Europa League.

The last month of the season will be a crucial one for the Cityzens, as they also chase a finish in the Premier League's top five to qualify for the Champions League, but battle five other clubs for the remaining four spots.

Currently, they are doing their bit and are on third with 64 points, three away from sixth and four from seventh. The race for the top five heats up as we reach the last matches of the Premier League season, and Man City must continue to earn points to remain within the qualifying positions.

For Crystal Palace, they are 12th with 46 points and aren't fighting for any European place, despite it not being impossible, just extremely unlikely and can't be assumed to be a realistic aim for them.

However, they've shocked many as they've reached the final of the FA Cup and could potentially end their season with a trophy and also, a place in the Europa League. Their full focus will be firmly on this upcoming final.

FA Cup final information

The coveted conclusion to the FA Cup campaign takes place on Saturday, the 17th of May at 16:30 (UK), where Manchester City and Crystal Palace will face off to claim the title.

A few weeks to go and until then, both sides will have one Premier League fixture to undergo before they meet.