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Taylor lauds Keating as Man City knock Arsenal out of FA Cup
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Toby Rathborne
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Manchester City boss Gareth Taylor praised goalkeeper Khiara Keating after victory over Arsenal
Manchester City boss Gareth Taylor praised goalkeeper Khiara Keating after victory over Arsenal

Manchester City boss Gareth Taylor highlighted Khiara Keating's resilience in helping her side beat Arsenal 1-0 to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals.

Laia Aleixandri provided City's winner in the 74th minute when she stabbed home a loose ball inside the box — but it was the performance of their goalkeeper that secured victory in North London. 

Keating made several crucial saves to deny the Gunners including clawing a late corner off the goal line away to safety.

After the win, Taylor applauded the 19-year-old for her performance to ensure the Citizens remain in contention for FA Cup glory. 

He said: "It is a huge win and a huge performance from the girls. 

"Keating, when she had to make saves, is a bit of a redemption from when she got a lot of stick when she came here last year. 

Manchester City goalkeeper Khiara Keating was the hero of the tie
Manchester City goalkeeper Khiara Keating was the hero of the tie

"For a young player to go through that and come through with a clean sheet is the reason why we love the game." 

City have been on a blistering run of form, which sees them second in the Women's Super League, drawn to face Chelsea in the Conti Cup semi-finals and now earning a spot in the FA Cup last eight.

Taylor talked up their consistency and was happy with how well-placed his side are in every competition. 

He said: "10 wins consecutively — I'll just make that point. 

"Any slight slip-up in a cup competition you are done. WSL is like a cup competition where you have to be flawless, we have positioned ourselves really well. 

"We look forward to the draw in the FA Cup. It is a magical competition, the girls gave everything and I am so proud of them."

The quarter-final draw will take place tomorrow from 7pm on BBC One, with former FA Cup winners Fara Williams and Alex Scott alongside Jermaine Jenas.

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