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Crystal Palace reached the FA Cup Final with Alan Pardew as a player in 1990. Pardew, a defender, played for the Eagles from 1987 to 1991, making over 100 appearances. In the 1989-90 season, Palace reached the final at Wembley Stadium, where they faced Manchester United. Despite Pardew's efforts, United won the match 3-2, denying Palace their first major trophy.