'A momentous day for Glasner and his players' - Richards

Marc Guehi of Crystal Palace celebrates victory following the FA Cup finalImage source, Getty Images
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Former Manchester City defender Micah Richards has been discussing Crystal Palace's FA Cup win on BBC One: "All of these games are about moments. I think there were big moments in the game that could've changed the result.

"Manchester City could have won it on another day, but Crystal Palace deserved it. They stuck in the game, they stuck to their game-plan, they knew exactly what they needed to do tactically, and they put some top performances in.

"I highlighted Munoz before the game because I think he has got genuine quality, whether it is defending or running back.

"Everything they did today was just sublime.

"You have to manage the occasion and we were questioning whether Crystal Palace could do that before the game but they dealt with it in the semi-final and today, they might have rode their luck at times, but they dealt with it again.

"They attacked when they needed to, they defended when they needed to, they got it spot on with the opportunities they had.

"It is just a momentous day for Oliver Glasner and his players."

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Former Premier League striker Wayne Rooney added: "Incredible. The way they defended, blocking, bodies on the line. Henderson made some good saves. I think they deserved it.

"They stuck in there, they were resilient, hard to beat, hard to play through. Sometimes things are just meant to happen. From the semi-final you got that sense from the fans.

"Henderson's performance was incredible. The handball goes another way on another occasion but he was fantastic. I'm really pleased for him."

Ex-Palace striker Glenn Murray added: "I just think, listen to all the fans, they probably don't believe it now. Eze sank to his knees and he encapsulates everything Palace are - someone who was rejected and came back. Glasner got his tactics right today.

"It makes this summer much easier for Palace. There are people sniffing around the Ezes and Whartons but now they have reason to stay and represent this club in the Europa League."