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Man City v Liverpool: FA Cup quarterfinal team news and lineups

Liverpool travel to the Etihad on Saturday April 4 at 12:45pm (11:45 GMT) for an FA Cup quarterfinal that doubles as a key moment in Mohamed Salah's farewell and comes with Pep Guardiola suspended and several injury doubts.

Apr 3rd 2026 · United Kingdom

Insights

  • Match: Manchester City host Liverpool in the FA Cup quarterfinal at the Etihad on Saturday April 4 at 12:45pm (11:45 GMT).
  • Mohamed Salah has announced he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season and aims to finish his Anfield career on a high.
  • Pep Guardiola is suspended for the tie after receiving his sixth booking of the season and will not be pitchside.
  • City come into the game in strong form after beating Arsenal to win the League Cup and remain on course for a domestic treble.
  • Liverpool sit fifth in the Premier League and face a decisive 10 days that include Champions League ties which could affect manager Arne Slot's future.
  • Injury and fitness concerns: City remain without Josko Gvardiol with Ruben Dias and John Stones doubtful, while Liverpool are likely to be without Alisson and will assess Jeremie Frimpong.
  • Predicted lineups highlight James Trafford and Erling Haaland for City and Mamardashvili and Mohamed Salah for Liverpool.

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