
Match-winner: Nathan Ake’s second goal of the season saw off Arsenal in the FA Cup on Friday
(Picture: Getty Images)Manchester City drew first blood in their season-long battle with Arsenal after winning a tense FA Cup showdown between the Premier League title rivals.
Nathan Ake’s expert second-half finish settled a heavyweight Friday night tie under the lights at the Etihad Stadium and booked City’s place in the fifth round, also dealing a psychological blow to the Gunners - who suffered only their fourth defeat of the season - ahead of a pivotal first top-flight meeting between the clubs in north London on February 15.