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League leaders Arsenal were on Friday night dumped out of the FA cup by Manchester City courtesy of Nathan Ake’s 64th minute low drive goal solitary goal.
Gunners had a wonderful; first half creating chances and breaking Manchester City on the counter whilst the Citizens also had few attempts at goal.
Upon resumption in the second half, the host changed their tactics and one of their upsurge forward resulted in a solitary goal that bundled Arsenal out of the competition.
Erling Haaland was quiet but the fact that City got over the line against opponents who have become so formidable, and who have lost only one league game this season, will delight Guardiola.
It was victory that came at a cost, however, with defender John Stones – so outstanding for his club this season and for England at the World Cup – forced off on the stroke of half-time after pulling up clutching his hamstring.
Stones has been an influential presence for City and Guardiola will hope the medical bulletin does not present a long-term problem.
The result meant Arsenal are no longer in contention in any domestic competition apart from the League which they are the favourite to win.
However, Arsenal are still very much involved in the continental competition Europa League.
Manchester City are through to the fifth round of the English FA cup and will await their opponent as the tournament progresses.