Manchester, England, April 4, 2026 – The Etihad Stadium bore witness to a clinical masterclass on Saturday evening as Manchester City dismantled Liverpool 4-0 in the FA Cup quarterfinals. A devastating first-half burst and a second-half onslaught, headlined by a perfect hat-trick from Erling Haaland, propelled the hosts into the semifinals and left the visiting Reds searching for answers.
Manchester City vs Liverpool: Match Overview
| Match Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | FA Cup Quarterfinal |
| Match | Manchester City vs Liverpool |
| Date | 4th Apr 2026 |
| Time | 18:45 |
| Half-Time | 2 – 0 |
| Full-Time | 4 – 0 |
From the opening whistle, City looked intent on avenging any previous domestic disappointments. The deadlock was broken in the 39th minute when a reckless challenge inside the box gave the referee no choice but to point to the spot. Haaland stepped up and coolly sent the Liverpool goalkeeper the wrong way, making it 1-0 from the penalty spot.
The Norwegian striker doubled his tally just before the halftime whistle. In the second minute of first-half stoppage time (45+2’), Haaland latched onto a threaded pass through the heart of Liverpool’s high line, shrugged off a defender, and slotted home to send the home crowd into a frenzy. The visitors trudged off the pitch with a mountain to climb at 2-0.
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Whatever Liverpool manager Arne Slot said at the break failed to spark a revival. Just five minutes into the second half, City extended their lead. In the 50th minute, winger Antoine Semenyo—who has been a revelation for Pep Guardiola this season cut inside from the flank and unleashed an unstoppable curling effort into the far corner, making it 3-0.
With the tie effectively sealed, the only remaining drama was whether Haaland would complete his hat-trick. He did not disappoint. In the 57th minute, the prolific marksman capitalized on a defensive mix-up to smash home City’s fourth goal. The strike marked his third of the night, securing the match ball and etching his name on every headline.
Manchester City vs Liverpool: Goal Scorers
| Time | Goal Scorer | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 39′ (Pen) | E. Haaland | Man City |
| 45+2′ | E. Haaland | Man City |
| 50′ | A. Semenyo | Man City |
| 57′ | E. Haaland | Man City |
For Manchester City, the performance was a statement of intent. Having secured a spot in the semifinals at Wembley, Guardiola’s side remains on course for a potential domestic double. The chemistry between Haaland and the creative midfield is peaking at the perfect time of the season.
For Liverpool, this was a humbling reality check. While their Premier League form has been respectable, they were outclassed in every department. The defense looked vulnerable to pace, and the attack failed to register a single reply against City’s suffocating press. They will need to regroup quickly to salvage the remainder of their campaign.
The FA Cup semifinal draw will take place later this week, but one thing is clear: after this display, Manchester City look like the team to beat.
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FAQs
What was the score of the latest Man City vs. Liverpool game?
Manchester City defeated Liverpool 4-0 in the FA Cup quarter-final at the Etihad Stadium on April 4, 2026. Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick in that match.
What happened in the Premier League meetings?
Nov 9, 2025: Manchester City 3-0 Liverpool.
Feb 8, 2026: Liverpool 1-2 Manchester City.
How did the FA Cup tie go Manchester City vs Liverpool?
Manchester City won 4-0 on April 4, 2026, marking their eighth successive FA Cup semi-final appearance.