Manchester City put in a great performance to beat Liverpool 4-0 in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup, with Erling Holland stealing the show with a hat-trick. The heavy defeat piled more pressure on Liverpool manager Arne Slott, whose side looked out of form throughout the match.City took control late in the first half when Holland scored from the penalty spot after a foul on Nico O’Reilly. Just before half-time, he once again hit a well-timed header. Liverpool struggled to respond, and things got worse after the break when Antoine Seminu scored a third.Holland then completed his hat-trick with a powerful finish, sealing a commanding victory. Liverpool’s misery was summed up when Mohamed Salah missed a penalty, saved by City goalkeeper James Trafford.The defeat added to Liverpool’s poor run, with just two wins in their last seven matches. Fans expressed their dismay, and Slott is now facing increasing criticism. Reflecting on the tough phase, he said, “We’ve had a lot of setbacks and disappointments, but that’s part of being a football player and being a human being. When things aren’t so positive, you have to stand there.”He also admitted, “It’s very disappointing to get out, not only in style but also the score. Another big disappointment for us,” and added, “The only good thing was that we didn’t concede too much.”While City head into the semi-finals in strong form, Liverpool must quickly regroup ahead of a crucial Champions League clash, risking their season slipping further.
