✍️ Post-game ratings are coming up shortly, and here's a brief summary of the match.
The Gunners have crashed out of the FA Cup after a solitary strike by Ake. The Gunners was the better side in the first half and came close through Trossard.
However, City were better in the second half after a tactical change by Pep. The hosts played with four attackers, pressuring the Gunners backline until they penetrated.
FULL TIME
90+ Yellow card Oleksandr Zinchenko.
💬Sash: "Arteta taking Saka off tells you that we have other priorities…"
⏰85' - The Gunners still pushing for an equalizer. Martinelli leading the charge on the left.
⏰75' - Saka off, Odegaard in. The Englishman wasn't at his best tonight. Lost the duel against Ake.
💬Sash: "Thomas Partey is too important for us. Ah well".
⏰65' -Trossard and Tierney off, Martinelli and Zinchenko. Nketiah close to equalizing for the Gunners.
⚽65' - Ake scores
💬Neilby70: "No matter what happens Turner has been exceptional Getting better each time he plays Well done".
⏰55' - City started as the stronger side. They are pushing to score. Matt Turner injured in the 53rd minute after an awkward landing.
We're back...
Lokonga and Saliba on, Partey and Holding off
📝HALF-TIME PLAYER RATINGS Good: Trossard - 9, Nketiah - 8, Gabriel - 7, Partey - 7, Xhaka - 7, Tomiyasu - 7
Average: Turner - 6, Tierney - 6, Saka - 5, Vieira - 5
Poor: Holding - 3
✍️A brief summary of the first half
The Gunners endured a nervy start, making silly mistakes when pressed. Holding, in particular, endured a tough opening with Haaland.
However, Arsenal gradually found their way into the game. Trossard impressed on the left while Nketiah's work rate was crucial. But Saka didn't have usual influence.
Overall, we were better. Tomiyasu and Trossard with good chances and made sure they tested the goalkeeper.
💬FK: "I have to say, much to my surprise, Holding has played well in that first half. Silly for the yellow card, though."
💬Charles Watts: "Trossard looking seriously impressive. So dangerous every time he gets the ball."
🚩HALF TIME
⏰42' - Yellow card Rob Holding. The Englishman is struggling against Haaland.
⏰30' - Saka hasn't quite had much effect on the game. He's had two Man City players on him almost all the time.
⏰20' - Trossard has been a menace this half, Arsenal's most dangerous player by a mile. Still an open game.
⏰15' After a nervy start, Arsenal are finding their way in this game. They are trying to slow down City's press.
⏰10' - Holding struggling against Haaland. Turner still unconvincing. But Gunners are still solid, especially Trossard.
💬Eduardo Hagn: "So good from Trossard. What a rocket from Tomiyasu."
⏰5' - City pressing high, almost forced Turner into making an error. Gunners look shaky at the back. A strong start for Trossard.
Eddie Nketiah has scored four goals in his last five starts in the FA Cup - Orbinho
We're Underway...
😢Arsenal had players sent off in both meetings with Man City last season Orbinho
😢Emile Smith Rowe out with a slight thigh strain...
WELCOME TO THE ETIHAD
Arsenal XI: Turner; Tomiyasu, Holding, Gabriel, Tierney; Xhaka, Partey, Vieira; Trossard, Saka, Nketiah.
Man City XI: Ortega Moreno, Lewis, Stones, Akanji, Ake, Rodrigo, De Bruyne, Gundogan (C), Mahrez, Grealish, Haaland
