4 – 0
“Erling Haaland converts penalty to give City the lead after Virgil van Dijk's foul”
Pivotal“Haaland doubles City's advantage with a header just before half-time”
Pivotal“Antoine Semenyo extends City's lead to three with a left-footed finish”
“Haaland completes his hat-trick with a left-footed strike from the center”
Manchester City
Liverpool
Outstanding performance
Manchester City•AttackerManchester City delivered a ruthless FA Cup performance, dismantling Liverpool 4-0 in a display that showcased their clinical finishing against wasteful opposition. Erling Haaland was the star with a hat-trick, converting a penalty and adding two more goals to punish Liverpool's defensive frailties. The turning point came when Virgil van Dijk conceded a penalty in the 37th minute, allowing City to take control despite Liverpool creating more dangerous attacks (60 vs 31). Liverpool's profligacy in front of goal was epitomized by Mohamed Salah's saved penalty at 2-0 down - missing two big chances while City converted their opportunities with ruthless efficiency. This comprehensive defeat continues Liverpool's concerning form and effectively ends their FA Cup hopes.
How entertaining was this match?
Foul committed by Savinho of Manchester City.
Dominik Szoboszlai wins a free kick for Liverpool in the defensive half.
Liverpool win a corner after Matheus Nunes concedes.
Substitution for Liverpool: Cody Gakpo comes on for Hugo Ekitiké.
Substitution for Liverpool: Rio Ngumoha comes on for Florian Wirtz.
Substitution for Liverpool: Alexis Mac Allister comes on for Ryan Gravenberch.
Bernardo Silva of Manchester City receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Ryan Gravenberch of Liverpool wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Ryan Gravenberch of Liverpool wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Attempt saved. Bernardo Silva's left-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top center of the goal by Giorgi Mamardashvili. Rayan Cherki provided the assist.
Milos KerkezYellow CardMilos Kerkez of Liverpool receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Savinho from Manchester City wins a free kick on the right wing.
Savinho from Manchester City wins a free kick on the right wing.
Mohamed SalahPenalty saved! Mohamed Salah's left-footed shot is saved in the center of the goal by James Trafford.
Matheus NunesMatheus Nunes of Manchester City concedes a penalty after committing a foul in the penalty area.
Hugo EkitikéPenalty awarded to Liverpool as Hugo Ekitiké is fouled in the penalty area.
Rayan Cherki from Manchester City wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool.
Substitution for Liverpool: Jeremie Frimpong comes on for Joe Gomez.
Substitution for Manchester City: Nico González comes on for Rodri.
Substitution for Manchester City: Savinho comes on for Jérémy Doku.
Foul committed by Ibrahima Konaté of Liverpool.
Attempt saved. Hugo Ekitiké's right-footed shot from the center of the box is saved in the top center of the goal by James Trafford. The assist came from Mohamed Salah.
assist: Nico O'Reilly
Goal! Manchester City lead 4-0 against Liverpool. Erling Haaland scores with a left-footed shot from the center of the box.
Attempt missed. Mohamed Salah from Liverpool takes a left-footed shot from the right side of the box.
Antoine Semenyo from Manchester City misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from over 35 yards that goes too high, assisted by Bernardo Silva during a fast break.
Attempt saved. Mohamed Salah's left-footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by James Trafford. The attempt was assisted by Ryan Gravenberch.
Hugo Ekitiké wins a free kick for Liverpool in the defensive half.
Foul by Abdukodir Khusanov of Manchester City.
assist: Rayan Cherki
Goal! Manchester City lead 3-0 with Antoine Semenyo scoring from the left side of the box with a left-footed shot.
Reilly from Manchester City wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Joe Gomez of Liverpool.
Mohamed Salah wins a free kick for Liverpool in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Marc Guéhi of Manchester City.
The second half begins with the score at Manchester City 2, Liverpool 0.
First half ends with Manchester City leading Liverpool 2-0.
assist: Antoine Semenyo
Goal! Manchester City lead 2-0 after Erling Haaland scores with a header from the center of the box.
Joe Gomez from Liverpool wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Rayan Cherki of Manchester City.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 2 minutes of added time.
Joe Gomez of Liverpool wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Jérémy Doku of Manchester City.
Goal! Manchester City leads 1-0 after Erling Haaland converts the penalty with a left-footed shot.
Virgil van DijkVirgil van Dijk of Liverpool concedes a penalty after a foul in the penalty area.
Reilly is fouled in the penalty area.
Manchester City win a corner after Dominik Szoboszlai concedes.
Rodri's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Marc Guéhi.
RodriYellow CardRodri from Manchester City receives a yellow card for a foul.
Rodri wins a free kick for Manchester City in the attacking half.
Rodri wins a free kick for Manchester City on the right wing.
Manchester City win a corner after Dominik Szoboszlai concedes.
Hugo Ekitiké of Liverpool is caught offside.
Attempt missed. Hugo Ekitiké of Liverpool has a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
Offside for Manchester City. Jérémy Doku is flagged for offside.
Ryan GravenberchYellow CardRyan Gravenberch of Liverpool receives a yellow card for a foul.
Jérémy Doku from Manchester City wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Ryan Gravenberch of Liverpool.
Foul committed by Bernardo Silva of Manchester City.
Foul committed by Bernardo Silva of Manchester City.
Curtis Jones wins a free kick for Liverpool in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Mohamed Salah of Liverpool.
Bernardo Silva wins a free kick for Manchester City in the attacking half.
Antoine Semenyo's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. He was assisted by Erling Haaland.
Attempt saved. Rayan Cherki's right-footed shot from the center of the box is saved.
Attempt blocked. Mohamed Salah's left-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
Attempt saved. Matheus Nunes from Manchester City has a right-footed shot from outside the box that is saved.
Dominik Szoboszlai of Liverpool wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Hugo Ekitiké from Liverpool misses an attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box.
Ryan Gravenberch of Liverpool wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Ryan Gravenberch from Liverpool wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Dominik Szoboszlai's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Corner awarded to Manchester City after Milos Kerkez concedes.
Ibrahima Konaté's header from the center of the box is saved in the middle of the goal by James Trafford. The attempt was assisted by Dominik Szoboszlai's cross.
Foul committed by Antoine Semenyo against Manchester City.
Curtis Jones wins a free kick for Liverpool in the attacking half.
Florian Wirtz's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. Hugo Ekitiké provided the assist.
Attempt missed. Jérémy Doku from Manchester City takes a right-footed shot from outside the box.
Manchester City welcome Liverpool to the Etihad Stadium for a crucial FA Cup quarterfinal clash. With City riding high after their Carabao Cup triumph and Liverpool pushing for silverware under Arne Slot, this knockout tie promises drama between two Premier League giants.
