Manchester City Defeats Liverpool 4-0 in FA Cup Quarter-Final with Haaland Hat-Trick
Manchester City secured a decisive 4-0 victory over Liverpool in the FA Cup quarter-final at Etihad Stadium on April 4, 2026, advancing to the semi-finals. Erling Haaland scored three goals, including a penalty and a header, while Antoine Semenyo added another. Liverpool's performance was marked by missed opportunities, including a saved penalty by Mohamed Salah. Manchester City fans taunted Liverpool manager Arne Slot with chants about his job security. The match saw Pep Guardiola serving a touchline ban. Liverpool now faces Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League quarter-final amid a challenging season, with Slot under increasing pressure. The result extends Manchester City's domestic success following their recent Carabao Cup win.
Key facts
- Manchester City defeated Liverpool 4-0 in the FA Cup quarter-final on April 4, 2026.
- Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick, including a penalty and a header.
- Antoine Semenyo scored Manchester City's other goal.
- Mohamed Salah missed a penalty saved by James Trafford.
- Arne Slot faced chants from Manchester City fans about his job security.
- Pep Guardiola served a touchline ban during the match.
- Liverpool's next match is against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League quarter-final.
- Manchester City advanced to their eighth consecutive FA Cup semi-final.
Entities
Institutions
- Manchester City
- Liverpool
- FA Cup
- Champions League
- Carabao Cup
- Paris Saint-Germain
- Etihad Stadium
- Anfield
- Wembley
Locations
- Manchester
- Liverpool
- Paris