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Furious Pep Guardiola and Dean Henderson clash on pitch after Crystal Palace’s FA Cup triumph
Henderson eventually revealed what was said between pair
PEP GUARDIOLA and Dean Henderson clashed on the pitch after Crystal Palace's FA Cup triumph over Manchester City.
The incident occurred after Eberechi Eze's 16th-minute strike handed the Eagles their first-ever trophy in a Wembley thriller.
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City dominated possession as Palace defended like Spartans before hitting on the break.
But there was controversy when Henderson handled the ball outside his box, narrowly avoiding a red card thanks to a VAR review.
He then saved a penalty from Omar Marmoush just moments later.
And Henderson then delighted commentator John Murray when he donned a surprise baseball cap to block out the sun during the second half.
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Later on, the party began after Oliver Glasner's men survived 10 minutes of City onslaught in added time.
However, cameras quickly panned to Guardiola as he engaged in a war of words with Henderson.
Neither man appeared willing to back down, with Guardiola appearing peeved as Henderson pumped his arms in celebration.
The Palace goalie was eventually pulled away before going to embrace manager Oliver Glasner.
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But Guardiola would still not let the issue drop and even waved a finger at Henderson before eventually walking away.
And speaking later on, the Palace goalie revealed that Guardiola had been left fuming over what he felt were the Eagles' time-wasting antics
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Henderson said: "I just went to shake his hand and I think he was disappointed with the time-wasting. I said, 'You got your 10 minutes (of added time) you were wanting', so no hard feelings..."
Fans were quick to react to the incident on social media.
One said: “Haha Hendo what a guy.”
Crystal Palace ratings
CRYSTAL PALACE secured their first ever trophy with a famous FA Cup final victory over Manchester City.
The Eagles went into the match as underdogs but managed to nullify the former Treble winners with a spectacular defensive display.
And at the heart of it was goalkeeper Dean Henderson, who could have been sent off for handling the ball outside the box before making the most of his reprieve.
The goalkeeper went on to save a penalty from Omar Marmoush before producing a string of saves to keep Pep Guardiola's men out.
Another declared: “Pep classy as ever in defeat.”
One noted: “Not a good look for City.”
Another added: “£200m spent in January and still won nothing.”
Man City ratings
MANCHESTER CITY were stunned by Crystal Palace at Wembley, condemning Pep Guardiola to a first trophyless season in eight years.
Eberechi Eze netted the only goal of the game to leave the Eagles quite literally 'Glad All over'.
And as much as City huffed and puffed they were unable to hit the back of the net, mainly thanks to the fine form of Dean Henderson.
The Palace goalkeeper could have been sent off for handling the ball outside the box, but made the most of seeing only a free kick given against him.
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