Arsenal Out of FA Cup : Manchester City defeated Arsenal by 1-0 thanks to Nathan Ake solitary strike at the Etihad during the Fourth Round match on Friday night.
Ake scored a brilliant goal to send City into the FA Cup fifth round as Ghana’s Thomas Partey and his Arsenal teammates bow out of the FA Cup.
“We were definitely better in the second half. Arsenal have taken a step forward. It was a tight game and you realise how good a side they are,” Pep Guardiola said.
“What a season he [Ake] is playing. He controlled one of the toughest opponents in the Premier League because Bukayo Saka is in an incredible moment. He is really good in the duels in the box, defending the far post and set-pieces is an extra bonus.
“He is an exceptional guy, there was a period where he didn’t play and he never complained once. As a manager you want players like Nathan. He deserves all the good things in life.”
Meanwhile there were some bad news as Partey failed to complete the game due to injury. He was substituted in the 46th minute with Lokonga Sambi taking his place.
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