Pablo Zabaleta's winner boosts Man City

January 27, 2013

By ESPN.com news services

Pablo Zabaleta struck a late winner as Manchester City battled through to a place in the FA Cup fifth round at the expense of Stoke, 1-0 on Saturday.

The Argentinian stabbed home from close range with five minutes of a tight contest remaining, securing a first win at the Britannia Stadium in seven visits.

Yet victory may still have come at a cost for Roberto Mancini's men after captain Vincent Kompany limped off in the first half.

City is already short on defenders ...

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Pablo Zabaleta's winner boosts Man City

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