A City storm: Liverpool's season sinks deeper after Wembley rout

The match result and the season's mood

Liverpool face an unprecedented season, and today's display against Manchester City encapsulated their struggles across the board.

Score, stats and consequences

Liverpool suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat to City at Wembley in the FA Cup quarterfinal.

According to Opta, the Reds have suffered their 15th defeat of the season across all competitions.

Context and what’s next

Clinging to a campaign of misfortune, this is the biggest single-season loss since 2014-2015 when they lost 18, under Brendan Rodgers, and the mood around the club was described as catastrophic.

The loss also leaves Liverpool eliminated from domestic cups, out of the Carabao Cup, and sitting fifth in the Premier League on 49 points.

Only the Champions League remains, with a looming tie against Paris Saint-Germain in the quarterfinals. The first leg will be at the Parc des Princes next Wednesday, with the return scheduled for Tuesday, 14 April.

The defeat fuels uncertainty around manager Arne Slot's future, as reports suggest a possible sacking, with Spaniard Xabi Alonso among the strongest candidates to replace him.

Humor break: If Liverpool's season were a software, it would be a perpetual update to fix bugs nobody can locate. Punchline 1: If drama were goals, Liverpool would be top of the league—this is just another rerun of last season's outtakes. Punchline 2: Liverpool's next strategy is to park the bus, pray for a miracle, and maybe unplug the Wi‑Fi for a fresh update.