Manchester City FC inflicted Liverpool's biggest defeat in six years

Manchester City Football Club (FC) defeated Liverpool in the 1/4 final of the FA Cup at their home stadium. The match, which took place on Saturday, April 4, ended with a score of 4:0 in favor of the home team.

The main character of the confrontation was the Norwegian striker of the "citizens" Erling Holand. The striker scored a hat-trick, scoring in the 39th minute from the penalty spot, as well as scoring in added time to the first half and in the 57th minute of the game. Antoine Semenyo sent another goal into the visitors' goal in the 50th minute.

Liverpool had the opportunity to close the gap in the 64th minute of the match. The referee awarded a penalty to the home team, but forward Mohamed Salah failed to convert it. The Egyptian striker's shot was deflected by Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford.

This defeat of Liverpool in the match against Manchester City was the largest since July 2020.

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Manchester City defeated Arsenal 2-0 in the English Football League Cup final on March 22 and became a nine-time trophy winner. Newcastle won the Cup last season.

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