Haaland completed his hat-trick with a powerful finish off the crossbar after Semenyo had chipped home the third goal.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Manchester City dismantled a toothless Liverpool side on Saturday afternoon, securing a dominant 4-0 victory at the Etihad Stadium.
City manager Pep Guardiola was forced to watch the intriguing encounter from the stands as he served the second game of a touchline ban.
Erling Haaland struck twice late in the first half, first slotting home a penalty before nodding a precise cross into the bottom corner.
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After the interval, Antoine Semenyo added a third with a delicate chip, before Haaland rattled in his hat-trick with a fierce strike that went in off the underside of the crossbar.
Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah saw a penalty saved by James Trafford on what proved to be a miserable day for Arne Slot’s side.
With this emphatic victory, Manchester City booked a record-extending eighth consecutive FA Cup semi-final appearance.
Meanwhile, the result will heap further pressure on Liverpool boss Arne Slot, whose side arguably now has only the UEFA Champions League left to contest.
