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Manchester City Crushes Liverpool 4-0, Haaland Nets Hat-Trick

4/7/2026

Summary

City Triumphs Over Liverpool

Manchester City defeated Liverpool 4-0 in the FA Cup quarter-finals at the Etihad Stadium, securing their eighth consecutive semi-final appearance.
Erling Haaland, Manchester City forward, scored a hat-trick.
Antoine Semenyo, forward, added another goal.
Mohamed Salah, Liverpool forward, had a penalty saved in his first match since announcing his departure.
The loss puts pressure on Liverpool manager Arne Slot ahead of their upcoming Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain.

Summary

Liverpool's FA Cup Collapse

Liverpool's FA Cup campaign ended with a 4-0 loss to Manchester City, increasing pressure on Arne Slot, Liverpool manager.
Conceding a penalty sparked three goals in 18 minutes.
Captain Virgil van Dijk and Dominik Szoboszlai criticized the team's fighting spirit and mentality.
Mohamed Salah missed a penalty; Liverpool have two wins from 19 games after falling behind.
The loss leaves Liverpool's silverware hopes hinging on the upcoming Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain.

History

Historical Context

In the 1980 FA Cup Final, West Ham United, a Second Division team, defeated First Division champions Arsenal 1-0, marking a historic upset. This match, held at Wembley Stadium, attracted over 100,000 fans and remains significant as the last time a non-top-flight team won the FA Cup until West Ham's UEFA Europa Conference League victory in 2023, illustrating the enduring competitiveness of English football.

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City Triumphs Over Liverpool

Manchester City defeated Liverpool 4-0 in the FA Cup quarter-finals at the Etihad Stadium, securing their eighth consecutive semi-final appearance.
Erling Haaland, Manchester City forward, scored a hat-trick.
Antoine Semenyo, forward, added another goal.
Mohamed Salah, Liverpool forward, had a penalty saved in his first match since announcing his departure.
The loss puts pressure on Liverpool manager Arne Slot ahead of their upcoming Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain.

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