Erling Haaland struck a penalty in the 39th minute and followed with two quick goals, giving Manchester City a 4-0 lead by the 57th minute. The Norwegian striker’s hat-trick was the first for City since August 2024 and sent Liverpool fans into a frenzy.
Arne Slot’s side were unable to recover, with Doku and O’Reilly assisting on the third goal as City’s dominance became clear. The win sends Manchester City into the FA Cup semi-finals while leaving Liverpool scrambling for a comeback.