Man City beats Liverpool 3-0 in FA Cup quarterfinal match

Manchester City Defeat Liverpool 4-0 to Reach FA Cup Semifinals

Manchester City secured a convincing 4-0 win over Liverpool in their FA Cup quarterfinal match at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, advancing to the semifinals for an eighth consecutive season. Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick, including two goals late in the first half and one after the interval, while Antoine Semenyo added a crucial goal five minutes into the second half.

Mohamed Salah missed a penalty for Liverpool, which was saved by City goalkeeper James Trafford, further exacerbating the team’s struggles. The defeat marked a disappointing afternoon for Reds boss Arne Slot, who faced chants of “you’re getting sacked in the morning” from City fans.

The match saw a bright start from Liverpool, but they failed to capitalize on their early pressure. Hugo Ekitike and Salah both had scoring opportunities, but were unable to find the back of the net. City’s Nico O’Reilly scored the opening goal in the 39th minute, converting a penalty after Matheus Nunes’ pass found him in the Liverpool area.

Haaland doubled City’s lead just before halftime, heading past Giorgi Mamardashvili from a pinpoint cross by Rayan Cherki. Semenyo sealed the win with five minutes left in the second half, clipping a deft finish over Ibrahima Konate to give City a 4-0 lead.

The match marked a significant blow to Slot’s team, who are fifth in the Premier League and struggling to qualify for next season’s Champions League. They face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League quarterfinal first leg on Wednesday, while City will look to continue their momentum in the FA Cup semifinals.

Source: Al Jazeera