City secured their first victory at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with a controversial goal, allowing them to advance to the FA Cup round of 16.
Despite dominating the match, Manchester City faced setbacks, including a disallowed goal and missed opportunities. The decisive moment came in the 88th minute when Nathan Ake scored from a corner, leading to a 1-0 win. The referee dismissed protests from Tottenham, and City's clean sheet streak at the stadium continued.
With this win, Manchester City progresses to the next phase, while Tottenham loses a significant chance at a trophy this season. Meanwhile, elsewhere, Emiliano Martinez played a crucial role in Aston Villa's goalless draw with Chelsea, setting the stage for a return match at Villa Park.
In other results, Bristol City drew with Nottingham Forest 0-0, and Sheffield Wednesday drew 1-1 with Coventry City. /BGNES