Manchester City vs Liverpool Tips & Preview - Citizens to edge past hapless Reds

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Tolu Shotade 02 Apr 2026

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Manchester City host Liverpool in the FA Cup quarter-finals.
City coming off recent EFL Cup success but lack consistency.
Liverpool seeking stability amid Salah's farewell tour.

Manchester City vs Liverpool

The English FA Cup ushers in the end of the international break as Manchester City welcome Liverpool to Etihad Stadium for a quarter-final clash.

Neither team has been in red-hot form this season, but the Citizens will still be feeling the buzz of their EFL Cup triumph. Having also gotten the better of the Reds in the league, the hosts should get the job done in front of their fans.

Manchester City News

It has been a difficult campaign for Manchester City, who trail Arsenal by nine points in the league and have been knocked out of the UEFA Champions League. However, Pep Guardiola's team have already picked up some silverware, claiming a 2-0 victory over the Gunners to win the EFL Cup just before the international break.

The FA Cup represents another chance for silverware, and Manchester City are in the quarter-finals thanks to a 2-0 victory over Salford City. Their overall form has been a bit wobbly lately, but they are unbeaten in nine of their last 10 matches across all competitions, picking up seven wins in this run.

Manchester City remains solid in attack and have scored in nine of their last 10 matches across all competitions. However, they are without a clean sheet in five of the last six matches in this run, while five of their last six home fixtures have produced over 2.5 goals.

Liverpool News

The next few weeks will feel like a farewell tour for Mohamed Salah after the legendary winger announced he was leaving at the end of the season. The Egyptian will look to end things with some silverware, and the FA Cup will be a genuine target, with Liverpool reaching the quarter-finals after a 3-0 home victory over Brighton.

However, things remain pretty erratic for Liverpool at the moment, having failed to win four of their last six matches across all competitions. They have also lost three of their last four away matches, including a 2-1 defeat at Brighton in their Premier League fixture before the international break.

Liverpool have struggled defensively all season and are without a clean sheet in six of their last seven matches across all competitions. However, Arne Slot's team have scored in eight of their last 10 home matches, with six of those fixtures producing over 2.5 goals.

Head to Head

Manchester City and Liverpool have six wins each, with as many draws in the last 18 matches. However, the Citizens have completed the league double over the Reds this season, winning 3-0 at home before a 2-1 victory back in February.

Verdict

Man City v Liverpool

It is usually an open contest between Manchester City and Liverpool, and with the two meetings this season producing over 2.5 goals, a repeat is expected. Neither defence has been convincing this season, and both teams could be backed to score here.

Manchester City have the upper hand over Liverpool this season and will be feeling confident heading into this clash. With the Reds losing three of their last four away matches, the Citizens are expected to claim the upper hand at home and progress to the semi-final.

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