Manchester City have knocked out Premier League leaders Arsenal in the FA Cup.
City won 1-0 (0-0) against Arsenal on Friday (01/27/2023) and is thus in the round of 16. The Dutch international Nathan Aké scored the decisive goal (65th minute).
All other games of the current round will be played this weekend, the round of 16, which starts on March 1st, will be drawn on January 30th.
Ortega has to parry several times
Arsenal initially had the better chances. Former Bielefeld Stefan Ortega in the City gate was forced to save by Takehiro Tomiyasu (5th) and Leandro Trossard (21st). The Citizens, captained by international İlkay Gündoğan, initially played a little less purposefully – and Kevin De Bruyne flicked the ball just wide of the goal (25′).
In the second half, Manchester took the lead, the Guardiola team was temporarily superior. Aké made an assist from Jack Grealish, who rebounded the ball after Álvarez’s attempt. Arsenal increased the pressure in the closing stages, but City defended strongly.
Arsenal strong in the league but out in both cup competitions
Arsenal have been eliminated from both cup competitions: The Gunners lost the League Cup in November after beating Brighton & Hove Albion 3-1 at home. In the Europa League, on the other hand, Arsenal is still in the running as a fixed round of 16.