Manchester City delivered a commanding 4-0 victory over Liverpool in the FA Cup quarterfinals, with Erling Haaland scoring a hat trick. Teammate Antoine Semenyo hailed Rayan Cherki as "one of the world's best," praising his creativity and how he makes life easier for his teammates with his ball skills.

The pair combined effectively, with Cherki providing a disguised pass that bamboozled the Liverpool defense for one of Haaland's goals. This dominant performance secured City's place in the FA Cup last four for a record-extending eighth successive season, maintaining their quest for a domestic treble.

Despite his impressive display, Cherki's maverick tendencies surfaced when he improperly swapped shirts with Hugo Ekitike after being substituted. Pep Guardiola's usual reaction to such showmanship was unclear as he served a touchline ban, with City now focused on maintaining momentum in their pursuit of multiple trophies this season.