The mood was one of defiance as Manchester City swept aside Aston Villa to move within three points of leaders Arsenal.
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Manchester City 3, Aston Villa 1 – Player Ratings
Goals by Rodri, Ilkay Gundogan, and Riyad Mahrez in an intense first half saw Manchester City through against Aston Villa as City responded to a week of legal charges by the Premier League.
Harry Kane becomes Tottenham all time record goal scorer as they beat out-of-sorts Manchester City at home
Harry Kane became Tottenham’s all time record goal scorer as he scored to help 10-man Tottenham beat Manchester City.
Defender Nathan Ake is Manchester City’s unlikely Emirates FA Cup matchwinner against Arsenal
For all Manchester City’s attacking riches, it was defender Nathan Ake who was their Emirates FA Cup matchwinner against Arsenal.
Manchester City 1, Arsenal 0 – FA Cup 4th Round – Player Ratings
Nathan Ake scored the only goal as Manchester City beat Arsenal 1-0 in their FA Cup Fourth round game at the Etihad Stadium.