Iheanacho replaced David Silva in the 73rd minute of the tie
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His compatriot, Kelechi Iheanacho, however failed to make the bench role despite his dazzling form during the international break against the Teranga Lions of Senegal
The Nigerian international has been pushed to the periphery of Guardiola’s squad – starting just five Premier League games this season
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that in spite of some impressive outings, City manager, Pep Guardiola, has given Iheanacho only few playing opportunities
City go into Sunday’s game at the Emirates in third, two points behind Tottenham in second place but with Liverpool, Manchester United and Arsenal in hot pursuit as the race to finish inside the Champions League places intensifies
The Senegalese broke the deadlock through Moussa Sow in the 54th minute before the Eagles rallied for an equalizer late in the second half
In the end, the game finished all square in Manchester
The Premier League side found themselves two goals down at the break after an abject display
The Taye Academy product first trained with the Citizens squad on Tuesday before hopping on a plane bound for the Principality of Monaco
Iheanacho impressed after breaking into the first team last season, but has found opportunities limited this term due to the form of Sergio Aguero and exciting new signing, Gabriel Jesus
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the result meant they missed the chance to cut Chelsea’s lead at the top of the table
Middlesbrough lie in wait for City in the quarter-finals, with that fixture scheduled to take place on March 11
The Super Eagles will be up against Senegal’s Teranga Lions on March 23 before taking on the Etalons of Burkina Faso four days later
City will be without Gabriel Jesus, who has a broken metatarsal, allowing Iheanacho to stake his claim in the starting eleven for the first time in four matches
The Nigerian, who has failed the Premier League giant bench since the arrival of the Brazilian, may return to action this weekend
Iheanacho has since failed to make the Citizens bench since the arrival of Jesus in the January transfer window
Iheanacho opted for Manchester United captain Rooney and Chelsea legend, Didier Drogba, as his idols
Last season, the Nigeria-born youngster ended the season with 14 goals, a tally only bettered by Sergio Aguero and Kevin de Bruyne
The Leicester City winger beat Liverpool’s striker Saido Mane to become the 25th winner of the gong, while last year’s winner, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, placed third
The £27 million teenager has crossed paths with Iheanacho before