The Premier League powerhouse, which finished 18 points behind champion Liverpool, gets a shot at salvation in Saturday’s FA Cup final against Crystal Palace

Manchester City face Crystal Palace in the 153rd FA Cup final. City are fourth in the Premier League and in a good position to qualify for the UEFA Champions League with two games to go, but the FA Cup provides their only chance to win a trophy this season.

The FA Cup was not Manchester City’s top priority this season, but now that they are in a third straight final, the club will go all out to win the trophy at Wembley, manager Pep Guardiola said. City have had a “horrific season” in the words of striker Erling Haaland,