Crystal Palace 2024-25 season review: History makers, Glasner the Great and Wembley shaken - The Athletic

Season Summary

Crystal Palace enjoyed an unprecedentedly successful 2024-25 season, culminating in their first major trophy win – the FA Cup. They also achieved their highest-ever Premier League points tally (53) and reached the Carabao Cup quarterfinals. This success followed a slow start, where they went eight league games without a win.

Key Moments

• FA Cup Final: The FA Cup final victory over Manchester City was a highlight, with Eberechi Eze's goal securing the win and Dean Henderson making a crucial penalty save.
• Goal of the Season: While Eze's FA Cup-winning goal is noteworthy, Daniel Munoz's goal against Fulham was deemed aesthetically superior and representative of Palace's style of play.
• Manager's Performance: Manager Oliver Glasner received a perfect 10 rating for his tactical prowess, trophy win, and exemplary conduct.
• Surprise Player: Justin Devenny's emergence as a dependable squad player was a pleasant surprise.
• Summer Challenges: The club faces the challenge of preparing for the Europa League and deciding whether to sell key players like Marc Guehi and Eberechi Eze.

Other Highlights

The article also mentions the humorous moment of the manager being engrossed in the game during a celebratory Selhurst Park chant, as well as a funny moment in which they won a league match despite having two players sent off.