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Sunday, Jun 8, 2025
Gabriel Martinelli scored the first goal before home defender Marc Guehi turned the ball into his own net late on at Selhurst Park.
Vieira was confronted by a fan as he was walking towards the away dressing room after the final whistle. The fan appeared to provoke Vieira, who then kicked him to the ground and had to be led away by other supporters.
Second-half goals from Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Mason Mount fired Thomas Tuchel's side to victory in the semifinal and secured a place in the May 14 showpiece match versus Liverpool, who beat Manchester City 3-2 on Saturday.
Arsenal struggled from the start to find any rhythm, with Palace very much the better side in the opening period.
Pep Guardiola's men threw everything at Palace late on, but could not find a winner as they dropped two valuable points in their quest to make it four league titles in the last five seasons.
The Hammers moved within a point of fourth-placed Arsenal.
The result lifted Palace above Everton in the Premier League standings as they moved up two places to 12th.
Chelsea proved far too strong for Newcastle United as Reece James struck twice to fire the Premier League leaders to a 3-0 win at St James' Park.
Vieira, who captained Arsenal to three league titles and four FA Cups as a player, was sacked by French Ligue 1 side Nice in December.
Champions Liverpool missed an opportunity to go clear at the top of the Premier League as they needed a late Salah penalty to earn a 1-1 draw at lowly Fulham.
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