Manchester City vs Liverpool tickets

The FA Cup quarter-finals deliver a blockbuster tie as Manchester City host Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, April 4, 2026. These two dominant forces of English football have combined to win every Premier League title since 2017-18, and their latest meeting comes with a place at Wembley on the line. City have won both league meetings this season, completing their first league double over Liverpool since 1937, but the FA Cup has often been kinder to the Reds.

Match Details

The match kicks off at 12:45pm BST on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at the Etihad Stadium. The game will be broadcast live on TNT Sports in the UK. In a fascinating subplot, Pep Guardiola will serve a two-match suspension after accumulating six yellow cards this season, meaning his assistant Pepijn Lijnders will manage City against his former club Liverpool, where he served as Jürgen Klopp's right-hand man for many years.

Etihad Stadium

The Etihad Stadium has been Manchester City's home since 2003, originally built for the 2002 Commonwealth Games. With a capacity of 53,400, it has become a fortress for the Premier League champions, though Liverpool have historically found success here in cup competitions. The modern venue offers excellent facilities and a fierce matchday atmosphere, particularly for the biggest fixtures against the club's closest rivals.

Head-to-Head Record

Liverpool and Manchester City have contested 220 competitive matches throughout their long history, with Liverpool leading the overall record with 110 victories to City's 62, and 58 draws. However, the recent dominance belongs to City this season: they have won both Premier League meetings in 2025-26, completing their first league double over Liverpool since the 1936-37 season. In the FA Cup, these clubs last met in the 2022 semi-final at Wembley, where Liverpool produced a stunning performance to win 3-2 after racing into a three-goal lead.

Season Meetings

City dominated the Etihad encounter in November 2025, winning 3-0 in what was Pep Guardiola's 1,000th game as a manager. Erling Haaland opened the scoring with a header after missing an earlier penalty, before Nico González's deflected strike and a sublime Jérémy Doku goal completed a comprehensive victory. At Anfield in February 2026, City produced a dramatic late comeback to win 2-1. Dominik Szoboszlai's stunning free-kick had given Liverpool the lead with 16 minutes remaining, but Bernardo Silva equalised before Haaland converted an injury-time penalty to secure City's first win at Anfield in front of fans since 2003. The chaotic finish saw Rayan Cherki's goal from the halfway line disallowed and Szoboszlai sent off in the 103rd minute.

Manchester City 2025/26 Season

Pep Guardiola's side are challenging Arsenal for the Premier League title while also competing on multiple fronts. Key signings Omar Marmoush and Marc Guéhi have strengthened the squad, with Erling Haaland continuing to score prolifically. City reached the quarter-finals by beating Exeter City, Salford City and Newcastle United (3-1 at St James' Park, with Marmoush scoring twice). Their potential Champions League quarter-final first leg falls days after this tie, adding intrigue to their team selection and preparations.

Liverpool 2025/26 Season

Arne Slot's Liverpool have experienced an inconsistent Premier League campaign but remain dangerous cup opponents. The Reds reached the quarter-finals by defeating Barnsley, Brighton and Wolverhampton Wanderers (3-1 at Molineux). Key players Mohamed Salah, Dominik Szoboszlai and Florian Wirtz provide attacking threat, though their league form has been patchy with Liverpool sitting outside the European qualification places for much of the season. The FA Cup represents a significant opportunity for silverware and Slot will be determined to avenge those league defeats.

Tickets

Tickets for Manchester City vs Liverpool in the FA Cup quarter-finals are among the most coveted in English football this season. This fixture between the two clubs that have dominated the domestic game promises tension, quality and drama, with a place at Wembley awaiting the victors.

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