Manchester City 4, Liverpool 0 – Match Review: Bye, Bye FA Cup

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 04: Florian Wirtz of Liverpool looks dejected after Erling Haaland of Manchester City (not pictured) scored the team's second goal during the Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final match between Manchester City and Liverpool at Etihad Stadium on April 04, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images) | Getty Images MANCHESTER CITY 4 – 0 LIVERPOOL Manchester City – Haaland 39’ (PEN), 45+2’, 57’, Semenyo 50’ Pre-Match Liverpool returns to action on an early Saturday kick-off. We’re not back to the Premier League yet, but instead the Reds head to the Etihad Stadium to take on Manchester City in the FA Cup quarterfinal.

In an interesting twist of fate, former Liverpool assistant manager Pep Lijnders will be leading City with the other Pep watching from the stands for this one. That is, frankly, way too many Peps, but what do I know? First Half These early kick-offs always feel like a drag, so hopefully this will be the exception.

Liverpool actually start off pretty bright. They don’t look like they’re playing on the defensive despite being the away team. After about 15 minutes, Mohamed Salah even has a good chance when he chases down Mamardashvili’s long ball.

However, one of the defenders gets a crucial touch and the shot gets sent wide for a corner. Kerkez puts in some clutch defending to against Cherki. The Manchester City fans want a penalty for it, but Michael Oliver had a close look and waves it off.