Manchester City eliminated Liverpool FC from the FA Cup in emphatic fashion, securing a commanding 4-0 victory in their quarter-final clash at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.
Pep Guardiola’s men dominated from start to finish, with Antoine Semenyo finding the net and Erling Haaland delivering a stunning hat-trick. The crushing loss has intensified pressure on Arne Slot, as questions continue to grow about his long-term future at Anfield. ⚽🔥
Liverpool’s difficult campaign shows little sign of improving. They remain well behind in the Premier League title race and have now exited both domestic cup competitions. Their final hope for silverware rests in the Champions League, where a daunting showdown with defending champions Paris Saint-Germain awaits—many already predicting the French giants will come out on top.
Although Slot made history by becoming the first Dutch manager to win the Premier League last season, this defeat has now saddled him with two unwanted records.
Historically, this encounter marked the seventh FA Cup meeting between the clubs. City had only advanced from the first two ties many years ago, while Liverpool had claimed victory in the previous four—including the 2021–22 semi-final. This latest triumph finally ends a 53-year drought for City against Liverpool in the FA Cup. 🏆
The result also represents City’s third victory over Liverpool this season, highlighting the widening gap between the sides. Significantly, it is the first time since 1937 that City have beaten Liverpool in three straight matches across all competitions.
For Liverpool, the worries continue to mount—it’s the first time since 2016 that they have suffered three defeats in a single season to the same opponent, when West Ham United previously managed the same feat.
