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For most clubs, winning the FA Cup would represent a successful season. A trophy sitting proudly in the cabinet. The oldest and most historical one in club football, no less. But Manchester
City are not 'most clubs'. The deposed English champions have been the most dominant force in domestic football in the last decade. Sweeping all before them, while scooping up
silverware for fun. Some would argue Pep Guardiola's side have been the greatest ever in English football. So the prospect of finishing a campaign with just the FA Cup to show, would be
nothing for them to boast about. At risk of sounding disrespectful to the competition, City deal in the currency of Premier League and Champions League titles. Something like the FA Cup is
merely the cherry on the cake. But considering how bad Guardiola's team has been this season, even this cannot gloss over a campaign of abject failure. City were out of the title race
before Father Christmas had arrived. Meanwhile, a laboured European campaign saw them fail to reach the Champions League knockout stages for the first time under the Spaniard. This
wasn't just a dip in form. It was a collapse of epic proportions. One nobody saw coming. So whatever happens this weekend, there is no masking the fact City have failed. DON'T MISS
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snooker, F1 stories and more, right here There will be smiles and celebrations should City win the FA Cup, to give Kevin De Bruyne the send off he deserves. The trophy will be held aloft on
the pitch. There will be a lap of honour as well, no doubt. But deep down, all those connected to City will party with heavy hearts. Safe in the knowledge that nothing can truly make amends
for the previous eight months of pain and pitiful performances. Winning the FA Cup would mean the world to Palace. But it would feel hollow to City. It wouldn't change a thing.