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.
Manchester United cut down Nottingham Forest in Carabao Cup semi-final as Wembley final all but assured
Manchester United’s pursuit of a first piece of silverware since 2017 – their most barren run in 40 years – received a lift on the banks of the River Trent.
Defeat for new manager Steve Cunningham on home debut as Ashton United lose to bottom-four club Marske United
Ashton United’s first home fixture under new manager Steve Cunningham came to a disappointing end as the bottom-four side Marske United came from behind to repeat the scoreline of earlier in the season on the North East coast.
Stockport County held at home by Bradford City as chance of a League Two play-off spot slips away
Stockport County’s first midweek match of 2023 saw them share the spoils, and remain within three points of the play-off positions, following a stalemate under the Edgeley Park lights against Bradford City.