Manchester – Manchester City have booked their place in the Emirates FA Cup semi-finals as the first team to qualify, following a hard-fought victory over rivals Liverpool in the quarter-finals.
The Premier League champions secured their spot with a commanding performance at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, April 4, 2026. This victory marks an impressive eighth successive FA Cup semi-final appearance for Pep Guardiola’s side — a remarkable record of consistency in England’s oldest knockout competition.
City’s path to the last four was powered by yet another standout display from Erling Haaland, who scored a hat-trick to take his senior career tally to 28 hat-tricks. The Norwegian striker once again proved to be the difference maker against a strong Liverpool side.
Pep Guardiola’s team has now reached the FA Cup semi-finals in every season since the Spaniard took charge in 2016 — underlining their dominance in domestic cup competitions during this era. This latest qualification keeps alive City’s dream of winning the FA Cup for the second time under Guardiola.
Speaking after the match, Guardiola expressed satisfaction with his team’s progress: “Reaching the semi-finals is never easy. I’m proud of the players for showing character and quality against a very good Liverpool team. Now we focus on the next step.”
With four teams left in the competition, Manchester City will discover their semi-final opponent once the remaining quarter-final ties are completed.
This achievement further strengthens Manchester City’s quest for a potential domestic treble this season as they continue to chase silverware on multiple fronts.
Pearl News Network will keep you updated on the FA Cup semi-final draw and all the latest developments from England’s premier cup competition.
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