Manchester City delivered a ruthless performance to dismantle Liverpool 4-0 and secure a record-extending eighth consecutive semi-final place in the FA Cup.
At the heart of the dominant display was Erling Haaland, who returned to top form with a clinical hat-trick to silence recent doubts about his scoring run.
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City, playing at the Etihad Stadium, took control late in the first half when Haaland calmly converted from the penalty spot after a foul by Virgil van Dijk.
The Norwegian doubled the lead just before the break, heading home from a precise delivery by Antoine Semenyo.
Liverpool had their moments early on but failed to capitalize. Mohamed Salah, making his first appearance since confirming he will leave the club this summer, endured a frustrating outing.
He missed a key chance in open play and later saw his penalty saved by City goalkeeper James Trafford.
City punished those missed opportunities early in the second half when Semenyo added a third with a composed finish, before Haaland completed his treble to cap off a commanding victory.
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Despite manager Pep Guardiola watching from the stands due to a touchline ban, City showed no signs of slowing down.
The result also marked their third win over Liverpool this season, underlining their superiority in this fixture.
For Liverpool and manager Arne Slot, the defeat raises further concerns in what has been an inconsistent campaign.
With their FA Cup hopes ended, their focus now shifts to European competition as they prepare for a tough clash against Paris Saint-Germain.
Meanwhile, City march on in pursuit of more silverware, with their sights firmly set on another Wembley appearance and potential domestic cup double.
