Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick as Manchester City dismantled Liverpool 4-0 in the FA Cup quarter-final at the Etihad Stadium. Haaland opened the scoring from a late first-half penalty, added a second before the break, and completed his hat-trick before the hour mark. Antoine Semenyo also scored for City. Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah, in his first appearance since announcing he will leave the club at the end of the season, had a penalty saved by James Trafford. City have now reached the FA Cup semi-finals for an eighth consecutive season.
Key Points:
Haaland’s hat-trick cements his status as the world’s most lethal striker.
Salah’s missed penalty capped a miserable afternoon for Liverpool’s departing star.
Liverpool’s best chance of silverware this season is now gone.
City are eyeing a domestic cup double after winning the Carabao Cup.
The defeat piles more pressure on Liverpool manager Arne Slot.
Watch for Liverpool’s response in their Champions League quarter-final against PSG, and whether City can complete the domestic cup double.
Sources: Sky Sports