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Manchester City vs Liverpool Lineups, FA Cup Live Streams, Cable, How & Where to Watch

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Emmanuel Mendez | Last updated Apr 4, 2026 4:44 AM ET

Following the March international break, the FA Cup quarter-finals will be played this weekend, and Manchester City will host Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium.

Both teams reached this stage of the FA Cup after winning their respective Round 5 matches of the FA Cup last month.

Manchester City eliminated Newcastle United by beating them 1-3 away from home with goals from Savinho and two goals from Omar Marmoush. Liverpool defeated Wolves 1-3 away from home with goals from Andy Robertson, Mohamed Salah, and Curtis Jones.

In their previous match before the international break, Manchester City won the EFL Cup by beating Arsenal 2-0 at Wembley Stadium. Liverpool lost 2-1 to Brighton in the Premier League away from home.

Manchester City and Liverpool will face each other for the third time this season. In their last matchup, Man City defeated Liverpool 2-1 at Anfield with a late penalty kick from Erling Haaland.

Erling Haaland of Manchester City celebrates scoring his team's second goal from the penalty spot during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield on February 08, 2026 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images

Expected Lineups for Manchester City and Liverpool

Manchester City

Goalkeeper: James Trafford
Defenders: Rayan Ait Nouri, Marc Guehi, Abdukodir Khusanov, Matheus Nunes
Midfielders: Nico O'Reilly, Rodri, Bernardo Silva
Forwards: Jeremy Doku, Erling Haaland, Rayan Cherki

Liverpool

Goalkeeper: Giorgi Mamardashvili
Defenders: Milos Kerkez, Virgil Van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate, Dominik Szoboszlai
Midfielders: Alexis Mac Allister, Ryan Gravenberch, Florian Wirtz
Forwards: Cody Gakpo, Hugo Ekitike, Mohamed Salah

Where to Watch Manchester City vs Liverpool - FA Cup Quarterfinal

Manchester City vs Liverpool will kick off at 7:45 a.m. ET/ 4:45 a.m. PT in the United States. The match will kick off at 12:45 p.m. local time at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England.

The match will be available to watch in the United States through select TV channels and streaming services.