In a historic twist of fate, Manchester City shattered their longstanding goal drought at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, securing a place in the FA Cup fifth round with a controversial 88th-minute winner by Nathan Ake. The breakthrough moment stirred intense protests from Tottenham, who claimed a foul on their goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario by Ruben Dias. However, the goal stood, marking the end of City’s peculiar goal-scoring struggles at the venue.

The match, initially lacking in intensity, gained momentum in the final 20 minutes as City, missing key players like Erling Haaland and Son Heung-Min, mounted a late rally and applied pressure on the Spurs goal. Despite a subdued start, the contest turned gripping with City’s persistent attacks, and the late drama surrounding Ake’s goal added an extra layer of excitement.

Notably, the introduction of star players Kevin De Bruyne and James Maddison in the final quarter showcased City’s determination to secure a spot in the next round. The victory not only advances City’s quest for multiple trophies but also adds a memorable chapter to the captivating unpredictability of FA Cup competitions.

Here is the highlight video of Tottenham Hotspurs vs. Manchester City, which ended with a 0-1 victory for City. 

 

Manchester City performance and stats

Manchester City is currently in the FA Cup with points.

It has a even goal difference after scoring goals and conceding .​

Tottenham Hotspur performance and stats

Tottenham Hotspur is currently in the FA Cup with points.

In the last 2 games, it has won once and lost once. In its last match, Tottenham Hotspur lost 0-1 against Manchester City.​​

It has a even goal difference after scoring goals and conceding .​

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