Manchester City eliminated their guests Arsenal, the league leaders, from the FA Cup by defeating them 1-0 at the "Etihad" Stadium in Manchester, thus reaching the fifth round. The only goal of the match was scored by Dutch international defender Nathan Ake in the 64th minute. Manchester City added Arsenal to their list of victims, particularly the other major London club, Chelsea, whom they had defeated 4-0 in the third round. City achieved this crucial victory against Arsenal amid the exciting battle between the two teams for the league title. Arsenal rightfully leads the league with impressive performances, the latest being a 3-2 victory against Manchester United, maintaining a five-point gap between them and the reigning champions Manchester City.