Liverpool Aim for Fifth Straight FA Cup Win Over Man City, Pep Seeks Eighth Successive Semi-final Appearance
Manchester City and Liverpool will renew their rivalry in Saturday’s FA Cup quarter-final, a fixture steeped in history and statistics that underline the magnitude of the contest.
City arrive at the Etihad chasing a record-extending eighth successive semi-final appearance, having won all eight quarter-finals under Pep Guardiola since his arrival in 2016.
Their fifth-round victory over Newcastle was their 19th win in their last 21 FA Cup matches across the past four seasons, with their only defeats coming in finals against Manchester United in 2024 and Crystal Palace last season.
The champions have also turned the Etihad into a fortress, boasting a 17-game winning streak at home in the competition since losing to Middlesbrough in January 2015.
Liverpool, however, carry a psychological edge into the tie. The Reds have beaten City in each of their last four FA Cup meetings, stretching back to 1988, with victories also in 2001, 2003, and most recently in 2022.
City have not defeated Liverpool in the FA Cup since 1973, a statistic that adds weight to the visitors’ confidence despite their modest record in recent years. Since 2015, Liverpool have only reached the semi-finals once, when they went on to lift the trophy in 2021/22.
The clash therefore presents a fascinating narrative: Guardiola’s side seeking to extend their remarkable quarter-final record and break a decades-long hoodoo against Liverpool, while Arne Slot’s men aim to continue their dominance over City in the competition and secure a rare semi-final berth.
