Man City vs Liverpool: Cityzens humiliate Reds to reach seventh FA Cup semifinal in a row

Mohamed Salah had a nightmare performance, missing a penalty and another crucial chance as Erling Haaland's brilliant hat-trick helped Manchester City to a dominant 4-0 win.

The Norwegian opened the scoring from the penalty spot late in the first half and doubled the lead in first-half extra time before Antoine Semenyo made it 3-0 just after the break, allowing Haaland to complete his hat-trick with the final goal of the game just before the hour mark.

Manchester City booked their place in the FA Cup semi-finals with a dominant victory over Liverpool FC, despite the Reds making a bright start to the quarter-final clash.

Liverpool created the first clear chances, with Mohamed Salah denied by a last-ditch challenge and Hugo Ekitike firing over from close range. However, City took control through Erling Haaland, who opened the scoring from the penalty spot after a foul by Virgil van Dijk.

Haaland quickly doubled the lead with a header, giving City a firm advantage before halftime. The hosts continued their dominance after the break, with Antoine Semenyo making it 3-0 before Haaland completed his hat-trick to cap a ruthless display.

Liverpool’s misery was compounded when Salah had a penalty saved by James Trafford, effectively ending any hopes of a comeback. From there, the match became a formality as City comfortably saw out the result.

The win puts Pep Guardiola’s side within one game of a fourth consecutive FA Cup final at Wembley, while Liverpool must quickly regroup ahead of a crucial UEFA Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain.