Summary

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  • FT: Manchester City 1-0 Arsenal - Ake with opener

  • First of FA Cup fourth-round ties this weekend

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  1. Byepublished at 22:47 Greenwich Mean Time 27 January 2023

    That's the end of this live text now, thanks for joining us tonight.

    Read the match report and watch the highlights of City's 1-0 win over Arsenal here.

    Fifteen more FA Cup fourth-round ties to come. Here are the ones on TV...

    Saturday

    Accrington Stanley v Leeds United, 12:30 - live on BBC One, iPlayer, BBC Sport website & app.

    Walsall v Leicester City, 12:30 - live on Red Button, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website & app.

    Preston North End v Tottenham Hotspur, 18:00 - live on BBC One, iPlayer, BBC Sport website & app.

    Manchester United v Reading, 20:00 - live on ITV4, ITVX.

    Sunday

    Brighton & Hove Albion v Liverpool, 13:30 - live on ITV1, ITVX.

    Wrexham v Sheffield United, 16:30 - live on BBC One, iPlayer, BBC Sport website & app.

    Monday

    Derby County v West Ham United, 19:45 - live on ITV4, ITVX.

  2. 'Ake is an exceptional guy'published at 22:32 Greenwich Mean Time 27 January 2023

    FT: Man City 1-0 Arsenal

    Manchester City

    Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola speaking to BBC Sport: “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. I did not expect the approach from them – man-to man – it was difficult to build up but we beat the team at the top of the league and are in the next round.

    “What a season he [Nathan Ake] is playing. He controlled one of the toughest opponents in the Premier League because 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.”

  3. Postpublished at 22:28 Greenwich Mean Time 27 January 2023

    Man City 1-0 Arsenal

    Here are the full highlights of the game, not that there were a whole load of clear chances.

    Media caption,

    FA Cup highlights: Nathan Ake scores FA Cup winner as Man City edge Arsenal

  4. Postpublished at 22:26 Greenwich Mean Time 27 January 2023

    Man City 1-0 Arsenal

    Arsenal have lost 13 of their last 14 games against Manchester City in all competition, including each of the last six.

    Nathan Ake celebrates while Takehiro Tomiyasu looks onImage source, Getty Images
  5. Postpublished at 22:21 Greenwich Mean Time 27 January 2023

    Man City 1-0 Arsenal

    I think 'City's title then' is a bit of a reach based on this game...

  6. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 22:21 Greenwich Mean Time 27 January 2023

    Get involved: #bbcfootball, via WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply)

    City's title then. Didn't get out of second gear tonight and won with ease with a goal from Nathan Ake. Saka's no show will definitely worry Arteta.

    Steve Crouch

    Wonder what the reaction would be if City was to lose this match, same feelings as of Arsenal that they are focusing on the league, Arsenal have 19 games left to go, two against City, tonight was a setback if things don’t go well in the league

    Abdul

  7. 'We could have got much more out of the game'published at 22:18 Greenwich Mean Time 27 January 2023

    FT: Man City 1-0 Arsenal

    Arsenal

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta speaking to ITV: "Really disappointed. I think we could have got much more out of the game. The action decided the game but it was a tight game and that one action changed it all. I think we could have dealt with it much better in terms of our discipline when the ball was in the box.

    "We had big situations in the game and we didn't put them away. We can take a lot of positives, I think the way we approached the game and competed. It is really difficult to win against this team but we went head to head with them.

    "In the big moments, in big matches you have the make the difference. That is how you win these games."

  8. Postpublished at 22:15 Greenwich Mean Time 27 January 2023

    Man City 1-0 Arsenal

    Man CityImage source, .
  9. Postpublished at 22:13 Greenwich Mean Time 27 January 2023

    Man City 1-0 Arsenal

    Manchester City have beaten Arsenal in the FA Cup for the first time since their first meeting in this competition back in February 1904.

    That was when the Gunners were called Woolwich Arsenal and played at the Manor Ground.

  10. Watch the goalpublished at 22:10 Greenwich Mean Time 27 January 2023

    Man City 1-0 Arsenal

    Here is Nathan Ake's winner if you haven't seen it yet. Or even if you have.

    Media caption,

    FA Cup Man City v Arsenal: Nathan Ake gives Man City lead with measured finish

  11. 'Manchester City will feel confident'published at 22:07 Greenwich Mean Time 27 January 2023

    FT: Man City 1-0 Arsenal

    Clinton Morrison
    Former Republic of Ireland striker on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Arsenal made six changes and you never know with Manchester City, and it was a close game.

    Even though Manchester City dominated, Arsenal looked dangerous in the first half.

    This game was a big cagey, but winning breeds confidence and Manchester City will feel confident when they meet in the league.

  12. 'First one I scored with my right'published at 22:04 Greenwich Mean Time 27 January 2023

    Man City 1-0 Arsenal

    Manchester City

    Manchester City goalscorer Nathan Ake on ITV: "In the second half we were a little better and played more our game. It was tough, they pressured us high. We had to use Erling more than usual."

    On his goal: "A pass from Jack. It was the first one I ever scored with my right foot so pleased with that.

    "Especially after a tough period, two good games before this one. It's good to carry on this one. It gives us confidence for the next game.

    "There's still more to come. They are a very tough team. We stayed strong and didn't concede."

  13. 'City just need a bit more aggression tonight'published at 22:01 Greenwich Mean Time 27 January 2023

    FT: Man City 1-0 Arsenal

    Karen Bardsley
    Former England and Manchester City goalkeeper on BBC Radio Manchester

    I enjoyed every single second of that. I can't stop thinking what Alvarez brought to the second half. City just need a bit more aggression tonight.

    It was like football chess. Just beautiful.

  14. Postpublished at 21:58 Greenwich Mean Time 27 January 2023

    Man City 1-0 Arsenal

    City will have to wait until Monday's The One Show on BBC One to discover their fifth-round opponents.

  15. Postpublished at 21:57 Greenwich Mean Time 27 January 2023

    Man City 1-0 Arsenal

    I don't think Arsenal fans will lose too much sleep about this. Their focus is on the Premier League where they sit five points above City.

    A late goal would probably have created a replay they didn't really need.

    And this wasn't their first-choice XI.

  16. FULL-TIMEpublished at 21:56 Greenwich Mean Time 27 January 2023

    Man City 1-0 Arsenal

    It's all over.

    Manchester City are into the FA Cup fifth round with a hard-fought win over Premier League title rivals Arsenal.

    Manchester City players celebrateImage source, Getty Images
  17. Postpublished at 90+5 mins

    Man City 1-0 Arsenal

    Another City free-kick 30 seconds past the added time. Still going. Still Arsenal don't have the ball.

  18. Postpublished at 90+4 mins

    Man City 1-0 Arsenal

    City have a free-kick with 30 seconds left. I think this one might be done now.

  19. Postpublished at 90+3 mins

    Man City 1-0 Arsenal

    Kyle Walker lets the ball run out for a City corner... except the officials say it's an Arsenal throw-in.

    Still it's 100 yards from where Arsenal need the ball.

  20. Postpublished at 21:52 Greenwich Mean Time 27 January 2023

    Man City 1-0 Arsenal

    Clinton Morrison
    Former Republic of Ireland striker on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Arsenal are pressing and trying to cause problems but City have sat back well. I have to give a special shout out to Stefan Ortega, I think he has done very well.