04/04/2026
🏆 FA Cup Quarter-Final: Manchester City vs Liverpool 🔥
Today at the Etihad Stadium, two of English football's biggest rivals collide with a place in the semi-finals at Wembley on the line.
City enter as favourites, having beaten the Reds twice already this season—3-0 at the Etihad in November and 2-1 at Anfield in February. Pep Guardiola's side are chasing an eighth consecutive FA Cup semi-final appearance and have won a record-equalling 17 straight home matches in this competition. With the Carabao Cup already in the trophy cabinet, they are eyeing a domestic treble.
Liverpool's league campaign has been turbulent, trailing leaders Arsenal by 21 points. The FA Cup now represents their best shot at silverware. Arne Slot's men have won their last four FA Cup meetings with City and have progressed from 17 of their last 19 quarter-final ties. Mohamed Salah returns today after confirming his summer departure from the club—adding emotional weight to this fixture.
🔵 Key for City: Erling Haaland has scored in both wins over Liverpool this season. Fresh off an international break, the Norwegian will be the focal point of their attack.
🔴 Key for Reds: Salah is fit to start after an injury scare. His final FA Cup appearance for Liverpool could be decisive.
📊 Opta supercomputer gives Man City a 51.1% chance of winning inside 90 minutes, with Liverpool at 24.1%.
❌ Team News: Alisson remains sidelined for Liverpool. For City, Gvardiol is out; Dias and Stones are doubts.
👇 Who takes the Wembley ticket? Drop your prediction below!
(Full match highlights and analysis in first comment 👇)