Nathan Ake lastly ENDS Man City and Pep Guardiola’s Tottenham hoodoo

Man City and Pep Guardiola lastly ended their Tottenham hoodo after Nathan Ake netted their first ever objective on the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

City had by no means scored at Spurs’ new floor, shedding all 5 video games relationship again to 2018, with a number of misses and far drama connected to their drought, which had included greater than 100 photographs.

They failed to interrupt the impasse of their FA Cup fourth spherical conflict on Friday night after having 17 photographs and it appeared set to be a well-recognized story.

However, within the 88th minute, a Kevin de Bruyne nook induced chaos. 

And when, Guglielmo Vicario did not take care of the Belgian’s inswinging supply, the ball bounced off Micky Van de Ven and Nathan Ake was there to prod dwelling, sparking jubilant scenes within the away finish.

Nathan Ake ended Man City and Pep Guardiola’s hoodoo on the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Ake prodded dwelling after a nook from Kevin de Bruyne induced chaos in Tottenham’s field

City had beforehand performed for greater than 9 hours at Spurs’ stadium with out scoring. 

This included a 1-0 Champions League defeat in 2019, a 2-0 loss within the Premier League in February 2020, one other 2-0 defeat in November that 12 months, a 1-0 reverse in August 2021 and a 1-0 loss in February final 12 months.

Speaking forward of the sport, Guardiola admitted he struggled to know why their type has been so poor in north London.

‘It occurred at White Hart Lane – not simply this stadium,’ he mentioned. 

‘We play good – however not capable of win. It’s occurred many instances however hopefully we are able to break it.

City failed to attain on 5 earlier visits to the bottom, which included greater than 100 photographs

Guardiola was delighted to finish their objective drought in north London due to Ake’s end

‘Spurs are distinctive, since Mauricio Pochettino was supervisor. Always you suppose, “why are they not able to be there in the last stages of the Champions League?”‘ 
Ake’s objective was sufficient for the win for Guardiola’s facet and they’ll progress into the fifth spherical of the FA Cup for the ninth-successive marketing campaign.
There had been questions whether or not his objective – which was his third of the season in all competitions – was legit with a possible foul on Vicario by Ruben Dias, with the Italian booked for his protests.
However, VAR confirmed the unique resolution of referee Paul Tierney and City march on within the competitors they’ve received seven instances.