Manchester City's 4-0 FA Cup quarterfinal victory over Liverpool featured several VAR interventions that shaped the outcome. Former Premier League referee Andy Davies analyzed the key decisions, including a controversial moment in the 17th minute when Rayan Cherki went down under Milos Kerkez's challenge but no penalty was awarded.

Davies explained that referee Michael Oliver's on-field decision was supported by VAR, determining that Kerkez's challenge wasn't a foul. The analysis showed that while contact occurred, it resulted from both players' natural movement rather than a clear infringement. This contrasted with the 38th-minute penalty awarded to City when Virgil van Dijk fouled Nico O'Reilly with a late, ball-less tackle.

The officiating team also correctly awarded Liverpool a penalty when Matheus Nunes caught Hugo Ekitike late in the City area. Davies noted this was a straightforward review for VAR Paul Howard, who confirmed Oliver's correct on-field decision. The analysis came amid ongoing controversy surrounding VAR in English football, with recent surveys showing three in four match-going fans opposing the technology.