Man City vs Liverpool FA Cup Quarter- Final: Everything to know Team news, potential line- ups and prediction

Manchester City host Liverpool in a high stakes FA Cup quarter-final at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, April 4, 2026with kick-off scheduled for 12:45 PM BST. This high-stakes clash offers both sides a crucial chance to boost their season amid mixed Premier League campaigns.30

Pep Guardiola’s City enter the tie full of momentum after lifting the Carabao Cup with a 2-0 victory over Arsenal just before the international break. Though the Premier League title looks unlikely, the Citizens are targeting the FA Cup to secure a domestic cup double the first since 2018/19. They have already completed a league double over Liverpool this season, their first in nearly nine decades. However, history shows caution: City have lost four of their last five home FA Cup meetings against the Merseysiders.

Liverpoolunder Arne Slot, arrive after a disappointing 2-0 Premier League defeat to Brighton. Their campaign has been challenging, but a strong finish could still deliver Champions League qualification and silverware. Mohamed Salah, set to depart Anfield at the end of the season, returns from injury and remains a major threat. The Egyptian forward boasts an impressive 21 goal involvements against City, second only to his record against Manchester United.

Team News

For City, left-back Josko Gvardiol remains sidelined with a long-term tibial fracture. Centre-backs John Stones and Ruben Dias are doubtful and will be assessed closer to kick-off. Liverpool welcome back Salah after he missed the Brighton game. Alexander Isak has resumed training, though his involvement is uncertain. Federico Chiesa and Jeremie Frimpong are available after international duty concerns, but goalkeeper Alisson Becker, Wataru Endo, Giovanni Leoni, and Conor Bradley stay out injured.

Predicted Line-ups

Manchester City (4-2-3-1): James Trafford; Matheus Nunes, Abdukodir Khusanov, Marc Guehi, Rayan Ait-Nouri; Rodri, Bernardo Silva; Antoine Semenyo, Ryan Cherki, Nico O’Reilly; Erling Haaland.

Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Giorgi Mamardashvili; Dominic Szoboszlai, Ibrahima Konate, Virgil van Dijk, Milos Kerkez; Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister; Cody Gakpo, Florian Wirtz, Mohamed Salah; Hugo Ekitike.

Score Prediction

City’s strong home record in domestic cups and recent form against Liverpool make them favourites. Expect an entertaining encounter, but the hosts should edge through with a 3-1 victory.

This blockbuster tie promises drama as two of England’s biggest clubs battle for a place in the FA Cup quarter -finals. Fans can anticipate high-quality football and plenty of attacking flair from stars like Haaland and Salah