jpnn.com – JAKARTA – Manchester City delivered a stunning performance to secure a dominant 4-0 victory over Liverpool in their FA Cup 2025/26 quarter-final clash at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, April 4th. This resounding win ensures Manchester City’s progression to the semi-finals, while Liverpool’s journey in the competition comes to an end, as confirmed by TheFA’s official website.
The star of the show for Manchester City was undoubtedly Erling Haaland, who netted a sensational hat-trick against The Reds. In contrast, Liverpool’s prolific forward Mohamed Salah endured a challenging day, notably failing to convert a penalty kick.
The match began with both teams displaying high intensity from the first whistle. Manchester City crafted the initial threat in the second minute when Jeremy Doku’s individual brilliance created an opportunity, though his shot narrowly missed Giorgi Mamardashvili’s goal. Liverpool responded swiftly, with Florian Wirtz testing City’s goalkeeper James Trafford, who confidently made the save. A golden chance then fell to Mohamed Salah in the 15th minute, but his effort was thwarted by a crucial intervention from Abdukodir Khusanov.
The deadlock was finally broken in the 39th minute. A foul by Virgil van Dijk on Nico O’Reilly inside the penalty area led the referee to point to the spot. Erling Haaland stepped up confidently and converted the penalty, giving City a crucial 1-0 lead. Just before halftime, in the 45+2 minute, Haaland found the back of the net once more, clinically finishing a precise pass from Antoine Semenyo to double City’s advantage, sending them into the break with a commanding 2-0 lead.
The second half saw the home side assert even greater dominance. In the 50th minute, Semenyo extended City’s lead to 3-0 with a clever finish that eluded Mamardashvili. Merely seven minutes later, Haaland completed his magnificent hat-trick, securing Manchester City a formidable 4-0 lead over Liverpool.
The Reds were presented with a golden opportunity to reduce the deficit in the 62nd minute after Matheus Nunes fouled Hugo Ekitike in the penalty box. However, Salah’s subsequent penalty attempt was brilliantly saved by James Trafford, denying Liverpool a lifeline. Trafford continued his heroic performance throughout the remainder of the game, making several vital saves, including one from Alexis Mac Allister, ensuring Manchester City maintained their impressive 4-0 victory until the final whistle.
Player Lineups
Manchester City (4-2-3-1): Trafford; Nunes, Khusanov, Guehi, O’Reilly; Rodri (Nico 63’), Bernardo Silva; Semenyo (Foden 72’), Doku (Savinho 63’), Cherki (Reijnders 72’); Haaland (Marmoush 78’)
Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Mamardashvili; Gomez (Frimpong 63’), Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch (Mac Allister 68’), Jones; Salah (Chiesa 78’), Wirtz (Ngumoha 68’), Szoboszlai; Ekitike (Gakpo 68’). (antara/jpnn)
Summary
Manchester City secured a dominant 4-0 victory over