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The clash between Manchester City and Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium is the top match of the FA Cup quarter-finals. It is a match that many fans define as the final before the final given the history and class of both teams. Manchester City have been in a dominant position this season. They have already achieved a double over Liverpool in the Premier League with wins 3-0 and 2-1, which is their first such achievement since almost 100 years. Their path to this point in the FA Cup has passed through victories over Exeter, Salford and Newcastle. Liverpool are looking for revenge for their defeats in the championship. They reached the quarter-finals after victories over Barnsley, Brighton and Wolverhampton. Liverpool traditionally perform strongly against Man. City in the tournament battles winning their last meeting 3-2 in the 2022 FA Cup. The City manager Josep Guardiola is suspended for two matches due to accumulated yellow cards. The team will be led by his assistant Pep Leinders, who will face his former club Liverpool, where he spent many years as Jurgen Klopp's right-hand man. Savinho and Omar Marmoush are in great form in the tournament. Liverpool need to improve their defensive play. Man. City are likely to control the ball and use high pressing. Leinders is well-versed in Liverpool's methods, which gives him a strategic advantage. Liverpool will rely on quick attacks and will try to take advantage of any hesitation in the home team's defense.
