Manchester City delivered a statement performance in the FA Cup, dismantling Liverpool 4-0 in a one-sided contest. Erling Haaland's hat-trick stole the headlines, but this was a collective display of control from City, even with Guardiola watching from the stands.
Liverpool, under Arne Slot, were left to reflect on missed opportunities and a lack of cutting edge. Mohamed Salah missed a penalty chance, while City's clinical finishing proved decisive as they kept alive hopes of a domestic cup double.