Kristal Palace -goalkeeper Dean Henderson enjoyed his moment in the spotlight, while he saved two penalties in their shootout victory on Liverpool in the Community Shield and he was certainly prepared.
The new signing sessions from Liverpool Hugo Ekitike and Jeremie Frimpong both scored in the first half, but were every time fed back by goals from Jean-Philippe Mateta and, after the break, Ismaila Sarr.
Mohamed Salah missed his second penalty in a week before Henderson saves Alexis Mac Allister and Harvey Elliott during a 3-2 shootout triumph.
And the Bein Sports cameras caught the Palace Stop a 'Cheat Sheet' to help themselves during the Spotkicks.
Given the reading of notes he had written on a water bottle that was hidden under a towel.
'I love the big moments, I like to be in that pressure moment. The homework that we did on penalties was great, “Henderson told TNT Sports.
'They have incredible players and have a great team, but two trophies in three months is incredible.
'These emotions are fantastic. With them 2-1 up you think we are out of the game. The manager said we would get opportunities and we did. '
It was the second time in a matter of months that Henderson had performed heroic deeds in a final at Wembley.
He was the star of the show when Palace put an end to their waiting for a large trophy with victory over Man City in the FA Cup final last season.
City failed to break down a determined palace defense, led by Henderson, who made six saves in the game, including the punishment of Omar Marmoush.
Guardiola was involved in a bust at Henderson after the full -time whistle at the National Stadium, given the approached goalkeeper of England.