Declan Rice and Marc Guehi respond to Adam Wharton’s Crystal Palace message
Adam Wharton’s heartfelt message to Crystal Palace fans after their FA Cup triumph sparked a wave of reactions from players across the country.
Crystal Palace secured their place in the FA Cup final with a dominant 3-0 victory over Aston Villa. Oliver Glasner’s side took the lead shortly after the half-hour mark thanks to a stunning strike from Eberechi Eze, giving them a crucial advantage heading into the second half.
Ismaila Sarr then delivered a clinical performance after the break, scoring twice to seal a memorable win and book Palace’s place at Wembley, where they will face Manchester City in the final.
Wharton delivered an outstanding performance in midfield, consistently winning back possession and dominating duels in the centre of the pitch.
Following his impressive display, Wharton sent a message to the supporters, sharing his gratitude and excitement as the side prepare for another historic trip to Wembley.
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The English midfielder shared his delight on Instagram after Crystal Palace’s FA Cup semi-final win, posting a picture of the full-time celebrations alongside the caption: “Wow, into the FA Cup Final! Atmosphere was unbelievable, eagles.”
His post earned plenty of reactions, with Declan Rice, Marc Guehi and goalscorer Sarr among those who liked the message.
The 21-year-old has continued his rapid rise since Wharton made the move to Crystal Palace from boyhood club Blackburn Rovers.
It took him no time at all to adapt to life in the Premier League, and he was even called up to the England squad for Euro 2024 last summer, although he did not make an appearance during the tournament.
His performances this season have caught the eye of several top clubs. Football Insider has revealed that Manchester United have joined Manchester City in the race to sign Wharton.
However, Crystal Palace have no plans selling Wharton and would likely demand a huge fee in the case of a summer exit.
| Crystal Palace next three fixtures | Date |
| Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest | 5 May |
| Tottenham vs Crystal Palace | 11 May |
| Crystal Palace vs Man City | 17 May |
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Crystal Palace’s impressive season has seen several of their key players attract attention from the Premier League’s biggest clubs, with Liverpool among those showing strong interest in Guehi.
The Eagles managed to fend off significant interest from Newcastle last summer, but admiration for the Palace captain has only grown with his consistent performances this campaign.
For now, Glasner will be hoping his core players can maintain their focus as Palace chase a historic end to the season that could yet be crowned with silverware.