In a dramatic turn of events after a controversial VAR incident, Nathan Ake’s goal proved decisive in sending Manchester City to the FA Cup quarterfinals and eliminating Tottenham. The match marked the sixth time Manchester City played at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and Ake made history as the first player to score there.
The decisive goal, however, sparked controversy as Guglielmo Vicario claimed Ruben Dias fouled him during a corner, leading to frustration among the Tottenham players and VAR scrutiny. Despite the heated dispute, Ake capitalized on the chaos, stabbing the ball into the net as Spurs’ custodian was caught off guard.
This victory marked Manchester City’s 101st opportunity to score against Spurs at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and ended a challenging streak for the treble winners. The match also featured a moment of insanity from Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, providing Kevin de Bruyne with a golden opportunity that narrowly missed.
For Tottenham, this defeat adds to their woes, likely leaving them trophyless for another year unless they stage a remarkable turnaround in the Premier League. Despite a lackluster offensive performance with only one shot, City struggled to find the net until the 88th minute, securing a hard-fought victory and breaking their curse at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
