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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Andy Hampsone

Haaland hat-trick and Salah penalty miss helps Manchester City cruise past Liverpool

  • Manchester City thrashed Liverpool 4-0 in the FA Cup quarter-finals, securing their place in the semi-finals for a record-extending eighth consecutive season.
  • Erling Haaland was the star performer, scoring a hat-trick, while Antoine Semenyo also contributed a goal for City.
  • Liverpool's Mohamed Salah had a penalty saved by City goalkeeper James Trafford, adding to a dismal afternoon for the Reds.
  • The result further compounds Liverpool's underwhelming season and increases pressure on manager Arne Slot ahead of their Champions League fixture against Paris St Germain.
  • Salah's appearance marked his first since announcing his departure from Liverpool at the end of the season.

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