Manchester City edged past Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 in a tense FA Cup fourth-round encounter at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, booking their place in the fifth round thanks to a late winner from Nathan Ake.
Guardiola’s side dominated the majority of the match, creating several clear-cut chances. Bobb’s early strike was ruled out for offside, while Alvarez and De Bruyne spurned golden opportunities to put City ahead.
Just when it seemed the tie might head for a replay, Ake popped up in the 88th minute to head home a corner, sending the City fans into raptures.
It was a historic moment for the defender, marking City’s first ever goal at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, a feat achieved on their 102nd attempt across all competitions.
Tottenham protested the goal, claiming a foul on goalkeeper Vicario in the build-up, but VAR upheld the decision and City held on to claim a hard-fought victory.
The win extends City’s trophy hunt for another season, while Spurs’ hopes of silverware vanish once again.
All eyes now turn to the Premier League, where City remain firmly in the title race, while Tottenham face an uphill battle to secure Champions League qualification.