Liverpool suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat to Manchester City in the FA Cup quarter-final played on April 4, 2026, at the Etihad Stadium.
Haaland devastates Liverpool with hat-trick
Star striker Erling Haaland was the standout performer, scoring a hat-trick. He opened the scoring with a penalty in the 39th minute, added another just before halftime, and completed his third in the 57th minute.
The fourth goal was scored by Antoine Semenyo early in the second half, as City asserted complete dominance over Liverpool.
Liverpool outclassed in all departments
Despite a promising start, Liverpool failed to cope with Manchester City’s pressure. They created several chances but could not convert them, with Mohamed Salah missing a crucial penalty that could have given them hope of a comeback.
Overall, the team was outplayed both tactically and in pace, especially in the second half where they struggled significantly.
City advance to semi-finals
With the emphatic victory, Manchester City progress to the FA Cup semi-finals once again, continuing their strong record in the competition.
For Liverpool, the defeat marks the end of their FA Cup campaign this season, increasing pressure on the technical bench.
