Sports · 5 April 2026

Haaland hat-trick secures Man City FA Cup semi-final spot

Liverpool's FA Cup journey has ended following a significant 4-0 loss to Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. Manager Arne Slot called the defeat an "unbelievable disappointment," and Dominik Szoboszlai criticised the team's lack of fighting spirit. Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick, Antoine Semenyo netted City's other goal, and Mohamed Salah missed a penalty.

By BriefTea Editorial · 5 April 2026 at 4:43

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