️Nathan Ake gives Manchester City the lead with a beautifully composed finish

Originally posted on BenchWarmers | By Sean Walker | Last updated 1/27/23

Nathan Ake was the unexpected scorer in Manchester City’s game against Arsenal in the FA Cup.

Arsenal are in the midst’s of an incredible season, they are currently top of the league and an impressive five points ahead of their nearest rivals with a game in hand.

The only question mark remaining over Mikel Arteta’s side is how they fair against the other top team in England, Manchester City.

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The two faced off against each other in the FA Cup on Friday night and although it didn’t have the same intensity as a league clash it was a nice taster.

Pep Guardiola put out a strong team but Arteta made six changes to the side who beat United last weekend.

Despite this Arsenal looked the better team in the first half but City came back into it in the second, with Nathan Ake grabbing the opener.

Alvarez is denied by the post… but Nathan Ake finds the bottom corner in style! @ManCity | @EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/hw9VQBpQ9t

— ITV Football (@itvfootball) January 27, 2023