Crystal Palace has never won a major trophy—only earning promotions from the Championship and lower divisions—but after years of developing world-class talents like Wilfried Zaha, Michael Olise, and Eberechi Eze,

Just one month after Manchester City and Crystal Palace faced off the Premier League, the two sides will meet again in the FA Cup final.

Two hours before kick-off, Wembley Way was a flowing river of red. To walk from the underground station to the stadium was to weave between thousands of Nottingham Forest-supporting bodies, to feel their thrill at attending a first FA Cup semi-final since 1991 and the excitement for only their second appearance at the redeveloped Wembley.