The Etihad Stadium is set for a heavyweight clash this afternoon as Manchester City host Liverpool in the first of the FA Cup 2025-26 quarter-finals. With a place at Wembley Stadium at stake, Pep Guardiola’s side enters the fixture aiming for a domestic cup double following their recent Carabao Cup success. Meanwhile, Liverpool travel to Manchester seeking redemption after a challenging run in the Premier League. Andy Robertson and Mo Salah Shine as Liverpool Beats Wolves 3-1 to Reach FA Cup Quarterfinals.
How to Watch Manchester City vs Liverpool Live Streaming and Telecast
Fans in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on TNT Sports 1, with digital coverage available via discovery+ (now integrated with HBO Max). While this specific fixture is not part of the BBC’s free-to-air broadcast schedule for the quarter-final weekend, highlights will be available on Match of the Day later this evening.
In India, the match will be broadcast on the Sony Sports Ten network on Ten 2,3 and 4TV channels. Viewers can stream the action online through the Sony LIV app and website. While Sony LIV is a subscription-based service, many fans may have free access through bundled telecommunication plans, such as those provided by JioTV or Airtel Xstream Play, which often include Sony Sports channels at no additional cost for eligible mobile and broadband subscribers.Mohamed Salah to Conclude Nine-Year Liverpool Career at End of 2025-26 Season
Match Fact
| Category | Details |
| Match | Manchester City vs Liverpool, FA Cup Quarter-final |
| Date | Saturday, 4 April 2026 |
| Kick-off Time | 17:15 IST (12:45 BST) |
| Venue | Etihad Stadium, Manchester |
| TV Channel (India) | Sony Sports Ten 2 ,3, 4 / Ten 2, 3, 4 HD |
| Live Stream (India) | Sony LIV |
| Referee | Michael Oliver |
Manchester City vs Liverpool Team News
The hosts will be without defender Josko Gvardiol due to injury, while both John Stones and Ruben Dias are facing late fitness tests. James Trafford is expected to be favoured in goal ahead of Gianluigi Donnarumma, following his solid performance in the Carabao Cup final. In attack, Erling Haaland remains the primary threat, supported by the creative talents of Phil Foden and Rayan Cherki.
Liverpool receive a major boost with the return of Mohamed Salah, who missed the previous fixture with a muscle niggle. Federico Chiesa and Jeremie Frimpong have also been cleared to play. While summer signing Alexander Isak is back in the squad after 101 days on the sidelines, he is expected to start on the bench. Giorgi Mamardashvili continues in goal in the absence of the injured Alisson Becker
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Apr 04, 2026 03:55 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).













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