Manchester City

Pep Guardiola’s side went into the international break on a high after winning their first trophy of the season. It may well be the least significant one, the EFL Cup, but they beat Arsenal in a thrilling second half at Wembley. Following their Champions League exit against Real Madrid and with the Premier League title still up for grabs against Arteta’s side, this trophy has boosted their morale.

As such, they go into the match with confidence. Furthermore, as the tie is being played at the Etihad Stadium, they know they have the advantage. If players such as Rodrigo or Haaland return to their best form after the break, Manchester City know they are a very formidable side at home. Moreover, the Cityzens’ injury list is clearing, which should be reflected in the team’s performance.

Manchester City players injured for the FA Cup quarter-finals

Ruben Dias and Gvardiol

Manchester City players suspended for the FA Cup quarter-finals

Manchester City have no suspended players for this match

Manchester City’s latest results

• Newcastle 1-3 Manchester City
• Real Madrid 3-0 Manchester City
• West Ham 1-1 Manchester City
• Manchester City 1-2 Real Madrid
• Arsenal 0-2 Manchester City

Liverpool

Liverpool, for their part, face this fixture four days before the first leg of their Champions League tie against PSG on French soil. That is enough time for the players to recover, so Arne Slot is expected to go all out in pursuit of a place in the FA Cup semi-finals, which would give the team’s morale a huge boost.

The Reds’ season has been disappointing in the Premier League, but their chances remain intact in the FA Cup and the Champions League, and if they manage to win either of those two titles, the season could turn out to be magnificent. Despite absences such as those of Salah, Isak and Alisson, Liverpool have enough quality to compete anywhere, including the Etihad Stadium.

Liverpool players injured for the FA Cup quarter-finals

Alisson, Endo Isak, Bradley, Leoni and Salah

Liverpool players suspended for the FA Cup quarter-finals

Liverpool have no suspended players for this match

Liverpool’s latest results

• Wolves 1-3 Liverpool
• Galatasaray 1-0 Liverpool
• Liverpool 1-1 Tottenham
• Liverpool 4-0 Galatasaray
• Brighton 2-1 Liverpool

Manchester City v Liverpool: statistics

Manchester City go into the match in inconsistent form. They have won just two of their last five matches. Furthermore, in their last eight competitive fixtures, they have kept a clean sheet on only two occasions.

Liverpool’s record is similar, with two wins, two defeats and a draw in their last five matches. Furthermore, in their last four away games, they have conceded six goals, failing to keep a clean sheet in any of them.

Manchester City v Liverpool: predictions

This is the big tie of the FA Cup quarter-finals. Both sides know that, barring an upset by Arsenal, the winner will have a great chance of lifting the trophy. Both teams will go all out, but Manchester City are clear favourites. They have been looking very strong at the Etihad. Liverpool, for their part, have not been reliable away from home. Furthermore, the Reds are coming into the match with several absentees and are in a fragile state. As such, it is possible that Manchester City will secure qualification within ninety minutes. The odds are at 1.77.