Manchester City 4 – 0 Liverpool FA Cup Player Ratings
The FA Cup saw the Reds emerge from the international break with Arne Slot fighting to save his Anfield future.
The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below.
Sack him, for the love of God!
— Henry Jackson (@HenryJackson87) April 4, 2026
Giorgi Mamardashvili – 6.0
The giant Georgian stopper was helpless for the penalty opener and beaten by a superb header for the second goal.
After the restart, the Reds’ keeper possibly could have made a better play of the third goal and was helpless for the fourth and final goal conceded.
Ibrahima Konat̩ Р5.0
The French international was a diligent performer until the second goal, as he allowed Haaland to get infecting of him for the header.
When the match resumed, the former Bundesliga star was given the runaround as he dipped back towards the poor form from the start of the season.
Milos Kerkez – 5.0
The Hungarian international was always willing and tried to shackle the runners and movement of City.
After the break, the excellent full-back was less effective and dropped in energy.
Joe Gomez – 4.0
The England international offered solid defensive options as he tucked in and made the Reds hard to break down until the opening flurry of goals.
In the second half, the former Charlton man was less aggressive and faltered before leaving the field.
Subbed – 64 mins
Virgil van Dijk – 4.0
The captain and leader of this team was steady and effective until the penalty incident, where he was turned and gave away that unnecessary foul.
After the intermission, the former Celtic giant was out of sorts and looked defeated after this horror season of woes.
Curtis Jones – 6.0
The England international was always looking to take the ball in tight spaces and cover ground as he worked hard to make an impact.
After the break, the former Brighton star was the only player who seemed up for the fight.
Dominik Szoboszlai – 5.0
The Hungarian international was a peripheral player as City took charge and space was in short supply.
When the match resumed, the former Bundesliga star was under-par and largely outworked.
Ryan Gravenberch – 4.0
The Dutch midfielder was a ghost in midfield, offering little against experienced opposition.
After the restart, the midfield star was anonymous and this season has been awful.
Subbed – 68 mins
Florian Wirtz – 6.0
The German attacker was quiet and couldn’t impact the game in a frustrating first half.
In the second half, the elite creator was the only true source of creativity as he tried to engage his teammates.
Subbed – 68 mins
Mohamed Salah – 4.0
The Egyptian King was unlucky with an early effort which was well blocked and struggled to make any impression after that.
After the break, the former PSV forward was lifeless. Missed a penalty.
Subbed – 77 mins
Hugo Ekitike – 6.0
The French attacker was caught running fruitless avenues and couldn’t connect with those around him.
After the intermission, the former PSG man was able to keep the work rate high as he looked the only one capable of scoring.
Subbed – 68 mins
'Sacked in the morning,' chant the City fans towards Slot.
— James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC) April 4, 2026
Substitutions;
Jeremie Frimpomg – 5.0 (on 64)
Came on to offer more pace.
Rio Ngumoha – 6.0 (on 68)
Came on.
Alexis Mac Allister – 5.0 (on 68)
Came on to bring a little more control.
Cody Gakpo – 4.0 (on 68)
Came on and offered little.
Federico Chiesa – 4.0 (on 77)
Came on.
The Manager;
Arne Slot – 1.0
The starting lineup was predictable, as always.
The substitutions were lifeless and matched his own performance.
Steven Smith’s Pre-match Prediction;
Manchester City 3 – 1 Liverpool
