Erling Haaland's remarkable performance, scoring a hat trick within 18 minutes, propelled Manchester City to a 4-0 victory over Liverpool in the FA Cup quarterfinals on Saturday. This win not only secures City's place in the semifinals for the eighth consecutive year, but also highlights Liverpool's ongoing struggles under manager Arne Slot. Haaland opened the scoring with a penalty in the 39th minute, followed by a header in first-half stoppage time and a third goal in the 57th minute. Antoine Semenyo contributed with a goal in the 50th minute. Liverpool's Mohamed Salah had a chance to turn the tide with a penalty but failed to convert, further intensifying the pressure on the team. The match saw many Liverpool fans leaving early, reflecting their disappointment. Meanwhile, Chelsea also advanced by defeating Port Vale 7-0, showcasing their own dominance in the tournament. The draw for the semifinals will take place following the final quarterfinal match between West Ham and Leeds.