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'That finish was a thing of BEAUTY!': Fans react to unlikely goalscorer Nathan Ake's 'incredible' threaded strike against Arsenal which sends Manchester City through to the FA Cup fifth round

Nathan Ake sent social media into meltdown after the defender threaded home a sublime finish to send Manchester City through to the fifth round of the FA Cup.

Pep Guardiola's side triumphed at the Etihad, beating Premier League leaders Arsenal 1-0 in a cagey fourth round tie.

And Ake was the unlikely match-winner as the Dutchman threaded an inch-perfect effort beyond a helpless Matt Turner in the Arsenal goal.

Manchester City defender Nathan Ake was the unlikely hero for Pep Guardiola after scoring the winning goal

Manchester City defender Nathan Ake was the unlikely hero for Pep Guardiola after scoring the winning goal

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