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Eberechi Eze 'couldn't breathe' when he struck decisive FA Cup final goal against Man City as star hails Crystal Palace for beating 'best team in the world'

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<p>The midfielder stroked home a Daniel Munoz cutback to put the Eagles ahead after just 16 minutes in an effort that proved to be the winning goal. Palace would hold on for the next 74 minutes, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/erling-haaland-mistake-dean-henderson-admits-knew-save-omar-marmoush-penalty-nervous-norwegian-striker-spot-kick-crystal-palace-fa-cup-final-triumph/blt9990043cff0a04f2" target="_blank">courtesy of Dean Henderson heroics</a>, and lift their first ever FA Cup trophy. After the game, Eze was full of praise for <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/crystal-palace-player-ratings-vs-man-city-eberechi-eze-dean-henderson-fa-cup-final/bltec7adeb51998615d" target="_blank">his team-mates and their performance</a> against one of the world's best sides.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Speaking to <em>BBC Match of the Day </em>of the counter-attack that resulted in his goal, Eze said: "I couldn't breathe! City keep the ball so well, you have to work so hard to get anything from them. When you get in their box you have to make the chance count.</p><p>"I've come a long way. To be in this position now - it's hard to use the right words here."</p><p>He added: "This is special, I don't even know what to say. Thank God, only God could do this.</p><p>"Facing the team that's been the best in the world for years, to show that type of spirit and energy... only God."</p><p></p>

WHAT EZE SAID

<p>Since his switch to Palace from QPR in 2020, Eze has become Palace's talisman and raised his performance levels with every season. His <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/eberechi-eze-stunner-smashes-crystal-palace-ahead-fulham-fa-cup-rocket/blt94fb6d3455543dff" target="_blank">role in this Palace FA Cup run will not be forgotten</a> by the Eagles faithful any time soon. Eze scored four goals and registered an assist in five FA Cup games this season with no goal more important than his effort on Saturday.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>The midfielder has been linked with moves away from Palace, but with the Eagles qualifying for Europa League football through this success in the cup, he may be persuaded to remain at the club. With his contract expiring in 2027, clubs may look to wrap up a bargain deal should he not renew.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR EZE?

Eberechi Eze 'couldn't breathe' when he struck decisive FA Cup final goal against Man City as star hails Crystal Palace for beating 'best team in the world' | Goal.com

Eberechi Eze struggled to find the words to describe the feeling of striking home the winning goal in an FA Cup final against Manchester City.

Eberechi Eze &apos;couldn&apos;t breathe&apos; when he struck decisive FA Cup final goal against Man City as star hails Crystal Palace for beating &apos;best team in the world&apos;

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