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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
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George Flood

Man City 1-0 Arsenal: Nathan Ake goal settles heavyweight FA Cup showdown between title rivals

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.

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