Erling Haaland’s hat-trick powered Manchester City past Liverpool 4-0 in the FA Cup quarter-final on April 4, 2026, a result that rewrote a piece of the fixture’s history. The match delivered a controversial offside call against Virgil van Dijk and a missed penalty from Mohamed Salah, all set against the backdrop of one of English football’s most intense modern rivalries.

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All-time head-to-head matches: 191 as of February 2026 · Liverpool wins: 82 · Manchester City wins: 51 · Most recent result: Manchester City 4–0 Liverpool (April 2026 FA Cup) · Most goals in a single match: Manchester City 6–0 Liverpool (1935)

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts
2What’s unclear
  • The exact VAR offside lines for Van Dijk’s disallowed goal have not been publicly released
  • Future match dates between the two sides are not yet scheduled
3Timeline signal
  • Haaland’s hat-trick was the first by a Manchester City player against Liverpool in 89 years – since Eric Brook in 1937 (ESPN (sports broadcaster))
4What’s next
Why this matters

Erling Haaland had gone nearly 20 months without a hat-trick for Manchester City – his last came in August 2024, according to The Guardian (quality newspaper). That drought ended in emphatic fashion against the club that leads the all-time head-to-head, resetting the narrative around City’s star striker just as the season enters its decisive phase.

Key facts at a glance
Attribute Value Source
All-time record Liverpool leads 82–51 in 191 matches Wikipedia (encyclopedia)
Biggest win by Man City 6–0 (1935) Wikipedia (encyclopedia)
Biggest win by Liverpool 9–0 (1896) Wikipedia (encyclopedia)
Most recent match Man City 4–0 Liverpool (4 Apr 2026, FA Cup) Reuters (news agency)
LeBron James stake 2% of Liverpool bought for $6.5m in 2011 France 24 (news broadcaster)
Liverpool 10,000th goal Scored by Diogo Jota (Feb 2026) NBC Sports (sports broadcaster)

Where can I watch Man City v Liverpool FA Cup TV?

The implication: For UK fans, BBC One and iPlayer remain the go-to destinations for this fixture, ensuring free access to one of English football’s biggest games. The FA Cup quarter-final between Manchester City and Liverpool was broadcast live on BBC One in the UK. Fans could also stream the match via BBC iPlayer. The kick-off was scheduled for 12:45 PM BST on Saturday 4 April 2026 at the Etihad Stadium (Reuters (news agency)).

Which TV channel shows the match?

BBC One carried live coverage of the Man City vs Liverpool FA Cup quarter-final. The match was also streamed live on BBC iPlayer for viewers in the UK (France 24 (news broadcaster)).

Is the match available on a streaming service?

Yes, BBC iPlayer provided a free live stream for UK-based viewers. International broadcast rights varied by region – check local listings for channels such as ESPN in the US.

Who is favored to win Man City vs Liverpool?

The pattern: When Haaland is fit and firing, City’s betting line tightens. Liverpool’s best chance lay in unsettling City early – something they failed to do after the missed penalty. Betting odds before the April 2026 FA Cup quarter-final strongly favored Manchester City. According to Oddschecker (odds comparison site), City were priced at around 4/7 to win in 90 minutes, with Liverpool at 9/2. The implied probability reflected City’s strong home form and Haaland’s return to scoring touch.

What are the latest odds?

Pre-match odds aggregated by

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