FA Cup final: Dean Henderson emulates Chelsea legend’s feat in Eagles success over Man City

Seye Omidiora 22:59 - 17 May 2025

Dean Henderson celebrates Crystal Palace's FA Cup triumph (Credit: Imago) - Photo: IMAGO

Dean Henderson was in fine form as Crystal Palace stunned Manchester City at Wembley.

Dean Henderson matched a FA Cup final record in Crystal Palace’s 1-0 victory over Manchester City.

FA Cup final

Henderson was the star as his team beat City at the Home of Football.

The goalkeeper twice denied Erling Haaland in the first half, first forcing him wide and then saving Omar Marmoush's penalty after a Tyrick Mitchell foul on Bernardo Silva.

The Englishman also made a stunning save from Jeremy Doku, and despite City's second-half pressure and the introduction of Phil Foden and Claudio Echeverri, Palace's defence remained resolute.

Henderson capped his performance with a late save from Echeverri, ensuring Palace secured a memorable point despite ten minutes of added time.

Henderson emulates Cech

Petr Cech saved a penalty in the 2010 FA Cup final against Portsmouth (Credit: Imago)

With his penalty stop, denying Marmoush, Henderson emulated former Chelsea goalkeeper as the first goalkeeper since 2010 to save a spot-kick in the FA Cup final.

Cech denied Kevin-Prince Boateng in that final’s 54th minute, before Didier Drogba sealed victory for the Blues with a free-kick.

Take a bow, Dean Henderson. 👏

The first GK to save a penalty in an FA Cup final (excluding shootouts) since Petr Cech in 2010 and the first GK to keep a clean sheet in a major cup final for Crystal Palace.

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