Pep Guardiola said Man City “did everything” in their FA Cup final loss to Crystal Palace but avoided commenting on a key VAR call that spared Palace’s goalkeeper from a red card.
- Crystal Palace beat Manchester City 1–0 to win their first major trophy, courtesy of Eberechi Eze’s goal.
- VAR ruled Dean Henderson’s handball outside the box wasn’t a clear goalscoring chance, avoiding a red card.
- Bernardo Silva admitted City lacked precision in attack and wanted a win for Kevin De Bruyne’s farewell.
Guardiola, visibly frustrated, told reporters to “ask the referee” about the controversial decision and played down a post-match exchange with Henderson. Silva’s emotional tribute to De Bruyne highlighted the heartbreak behind the loss.
Will this loss trigger tactical changes for City or prompt deeper questions about VAR standards in key fixtures?
