Manchester City host Liverpool in a highly anticipated FA Cup quarter-final encounter at the Etihad Stadium. Scheduled for Saturday, April 4 at 05:15 PM IST (11:45 AM GMT), this fixture represents a massive hurdle for both clubs.
Manchester City, thriving under Pep Guardiola's management, arrive looking to secure a spot in the semi-finals for the eighth successive season. The Cityzens are in scintillating form, having recently secured the Carabao Cup after outplaying Arsenal 2-0 in the final.
However, they face a resilient Liverpool side managed by Arne Slot, who will be desperate to bounce back after a recent Premier League stumble against Brighton.
Manchester City vs Liverpool Team News and Injury Updates
Manchester City: Pep Guardiola has a strong squad available. The attack will heavily feature recent
heroes Antoine Semenyo and Haaland.
Liverpool: Arne Slot's side has had a turbulent week and will be away from home, which adds to their challenge. The Reds will look to rely on their core squad that previously eliminated Barnsley, Brighton, and Wolves to reach this stage. Liverpool will be without Alisson meaning Giorgi Mamardashvili will be the first choice in goal again.
Mohamed Salah missed the match at Brighton with injury but should return in the line-up. Dominik Szoboszlai could start at right back with Jeremie Frimpong back on the sidelines.
Manchester City vs Liverpool Predicted Lineups
Manchester City: Trafford (GK), Nunes, Khusanov, Guehi, Ait-Nouri, Bernardo, Rodri, O'Reilly, Semenyo, Haaland, Cherki
Liverpool: Mamardashvili (GK), Szoboszlai, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez, Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo, Ekitike.
Manchester City vs Liverpool Head-to-Head and Recent Form
Historically and recently, Manchester City have dominated this fixture. Earlier this season, City recorded a commanding 3-0 victory at the Etihad in November 2025, and followed it up with a crucial 2-1 away win at Anfield in February 2026. Liverpool enters this match knowing they have not been able to take down Man City this season.
Manchester City vs Liverpool Prediction
The tactical battle at the Etihad Stadium is expected to be a clash of heavyweights. Manchester City, under Guardiola, will look to control possession and exploit the wings with Savinho and Foden. Liverpool will aim to disrupt this rhythm and hit on the counter through Salah and Diaz. Given City's dominant home form, recent Carabao Cup momentum, and their back-to-back victories over Liverpool this season, the hosts have a distinct advantage. Final
Score Prediction: Manchester City 2 - 1 Liverpool.
