Manchester City eliminated Arsenal in the English FA Cup / AFP
In a duel of the giants this season, Manchester City defeated Arsenal (1-0) in the Round of 32 of the FA Cup this Friday.
City thus faced Premier League leaders Arsenal in the FA Cup, reaching the 16th round with a five-point advantage and fewer games than Josep Guardiola’s side.
With Matt Turner on goal, Rob Holding in defense, Fabio Vieira in center and Leandro Trossar in the starting line-up in attack, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta chose his rotation for this game, Guardiola opted for the more classic 11 and Arsenal used a ring. Harland at the top and the presence of figures like Kevin De Bruyne, Riyad Mahrez, Jack Grealish and Ilkay Gundogan.
Nevertheless, Arsenal had the upper hand at the start of the match, with chances for Takehiro Tomiyasu (5th minute) or Trossard (21st minute).
Little by little the trend started to change, especially at half-time in the second half when Arsenal faced without Thomas Parthi.
City brought in Julián Alvarez for Mahrez in the 58th minute and went on a 4-4-2 attack.
The Argentinian world champion was sent to the post just before Grealish assisted Nathan Ake and a low-to-ground shot surprised Turner (1-0, 65′).
Arsenal then tried to react. Arteta chose tricks from Oleksandr Zinchenko, Gabriel Martinelli and Martin Odegard, but City’s substitute goalkeeper Stephane Ortega was very careful and avoided a draw.
Teacher Guardiola won the match against his bright student and former assistant Arteta, but both showed the team’s enthusiasm to the maximum, making the Premier League battle more exciting. I can see it.
The league will see a duel between the two on 15th February at Arsenal’s home.
Source: Diario.Elmundo
