The FA Cup doesn’t get bigger than this. Manchester City host Liverpool in the FA Cup Quarter-Final at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, April 4, 2026, with kick-off at 12:45 PM GMT (6:15 PM IST). Heavy Cup holders City, fresh off lifting the EFL Cup, face a Liverpool side desperate to salvage something from a disappointing domestic season. Only one moves on to Wembley.
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Manchester City vs Liverpool — Match Info at a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | FA Cup 2025–26 Quarter-Final |
| Teams | Manchester City vs Liverpool |
| Date & Time | April 4, 2026 — 12:45 PM GMT / 6:15 PM IST |
| Venue | Etihad Stadium, Manchester |
| Man City Manager | Pep Guardiola |
| Liverpool Manager | Arne Slot |
| Win Probability | City 55.6% — Draw 25% — Liverpool 26.3% |
| Live TV (India) | Sony Sports Ten 2 |
| Live Streaming | SonyLIV App & Website |
Predicted Lineups
Manchester City (4-2-3-1): Trafford; Nunes, Stones, Khusanov, Ake; O’Reilly, Rodri; Silva, Doku, Semenyo; Haaland. Only absentee: Josko Gvardiol (shin).
Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Becker; Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson, Szoboszlai; Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Jones, Salah, Gakpo; Ekitike.
Team Form & Key Players
Manchester City arrive on the back of EFL Cup glory. Pep Guardiola became the first manager to win the League Cup five times after City’s 2-0 final win over Arsenal — and they followed it up with a clinical 3-1 away win at Newcastle in the FA Cup fifth round. Nico O’Reilly has scored four times in six appearances, while Antoine Semenyo has been a revelation since his January arrival. Jeremy Doku adds pace and trickery that few defences can contain. Heavy
Liverpool, meanwhile, need a response. Inconsistency has defined their Premier League season, but Arne Slot still has Mohamed Salah — who has scored twice in his previous four appearances against City — alongside the energetic Curtis Jones, who has scored in every round of this FA Cup campaign. Liverpool must disrupt City’s passing rhythm early or risk being overrun.
Head-to-Head & Prediction
In previous FA Cup meetings at the Etihad, Liverpool have surprisingly held an edge — but the Reds are not the same force as in previous seasons. City’s home advantage, Guardiola’s big-game pedigree, and the electric Etihad atmosphere make them firm favourites. Heavy
Prediction: Manchester City 2–1 Liverpool — A pulsating contest, but City’s depth and home form should see them through to the semi-finals.
For all FA Cup quarter-final previews, Premier League standings and live match coverage, explore TechnoSports’ football section. Also read our dedicated Erling Haaland goal tracker and Manchester City form guide for 2026.
FAQs
Q: Where can I watch Manchester City vs Liverpool FA Cup live in India?
The match is available live on Sony Sports Ten 2 in India, with streaming on the SonyLIV app and website. Kick-off is at 6:15 PM IST on April 4, 2026.
Q: Who are the key players to watch in Manchester City vs Liverpool FA Cup QF?
Watch out for City’s Jeremy Doku and Antoine Semenyo for pace and flair, while Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah — with two goals in four previous City appearances — and Curtis Jones, who has scored in every FA Cup round this season, are the biggest threats.
