With the entry of Argentine striker Julián Álvarez, Manchester City advanced to the round of 16 of the FA Cup today by defeating Arsenal, leaders of the Premier League, 1-0, at home.
The only goal of the game, valid for the round of 16, was achieved by the Dutch defender Nathan Aké at 19 minutes into the second half. In fact, the play prior to the goal began after a shot from outside the area of the world champion with Argentina that hit the post.
After the opening of the scoring by the local team, Arsenal went with everything in search of a tie, but ran into goalkeeper Stefan Ortega and the match ended with a victory for the team led by Pep Guardiola.
It is worth mentioning that Manchester City and Arsenal had not played so far in the season, since the match that they should have starred in on date 12 of the Premier League was postponed due to the death of Queen Elizabeth II and will be held on February 12. in London.
