A look back at players, the pitch and crowds of yesteryear
Today, the Emirates FA Cup Semi-Final showdown between Manchester City FC and Liverpool FC will take place at Wembley Stadium.
As the most historic football competition in the world, the Emirates FA Cup is known for creating epic sporting moments – and today promises to be no exception.
As Manchester City take on Liverpool for the second time in days, we take a look back at previous occasions the teams have met through the decades.
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From victories to players of the time and eager fans, these offer a window into the past.
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Nigel de Jong of Manchester City punches the air as Gareth Barry is mobbed by team mates after scoring the opening goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Liverpool at City of Manchester Stadium on August 23, 2010
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Ryan Babel of Liverpool goes up with Vincent Kompany of Manchester City during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Liverpool at City of Manchester Stadium on February 21, 2010
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Richard Dunne of Manchester City clears the ball off the line during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Liverpool at The City of Manchester Stadium on December 30, 2007 in Manchester
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Robbie Fowler of Manchester City celebrates scoring a late equalizing goal during the FA Barclaycard Premiership match between Manchester City and Liverpool at the City of Manchester Stadium on December 28, 2003
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Manchester City’s Nicolas Anelka (L) scores from the penalty spot to make it 1-nil against Liverpool during today’s Premiership clash at the City of Manchester Stadium, in Manchester. December 2003
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Sylvain Distin and David Sommeil of Manchester City celebrate victory during the FA Barclaycard Premiership match between Liverpool and Manchester City held on May 3, 2003 at Anfield, in Liverpool, England. Manchester City won the match 2-1
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Michael Owen (left) of Liverpool beats Jeff Whitley (right) of Manchester City during the FA Carling Premiership match at Anfield, in Liverpool. September 9, 2000
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Jari Litmanen of Liverpool is challenged by Gerard Wiekens of Man City during the match between Manchester City and Liverpool in the FA Carling Premiership at Maine Road, Manchester. January 31, 2000
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Ray Clemence of Liverpool got stranded outside his penalty area and had to race back to his goal mouth. In this case City captain Mike Doyles shot trickles past the post October 29, 1977
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English League Division One match at Maine Road. City’s Nicky Reid on the ball chase by David Fairclough. April 4, 1983
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English League Division One match at Maine Road. Manchester City 0 v Liverpool 4. City’s Asa Hartford. April 4, 1983
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Joey Jones of Liverpool slides in to tackle Peter Barnes of Manchester City during the two teams’ match at Anfield. April 9, 1977
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Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City celebrates after scoring the side’s first goal during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Liverpool at Etihad Stadium on April 10, 2022 in Manchester
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Manchester City’s Ilkay Gundogan scores their side’s first goal of the game during the Premier League match at Anfield, Liverpool. Picture date: Sunday February 7, 2021
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Liverpool v Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final 1st leg at Anfield. April 4, 2018
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English League Division One match. Liverpool 1 v Manchester City 3. January 3, 1982
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Manchester City v Liverpool, Manchester City player Sylvain Distin challenges Liverpool player Djibril Cisse. Nov. 11, 2005
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Barclays Premier League, Manchester City v Liverpool, City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester City fans in the stands. February 21, 2010
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Manchester City’s Ilkay Gundogan (second right) celebrates scoring the side’s first goal of the game during the Premier League match at Anfield, Liverpool. Picture date: Sunday February 7, 2021
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Barclays Premier League, Manchester City v Liverpool, City Of Manchester Stadium, Manchester City fans watch the action from the stands. Oct. 5, 2008
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English League Division One match. Liverpool 1 v Manchester City 3. January 1982
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Barclays Premier League, Manchester City v Liverpool, City Of Manchester Stadium, Manchester City’s Stephen Ireland is congratulated by his team mates after scoring the opening goal of the game. Oct. 5, 2008
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Yaya Toure of Manchester City celebrates after scoring the second during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Liverpool at Etihad Stadium on January 3, 2012
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English League Division One match. Liverpool 1 v Manchester City 3. January 1982
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English League Division One match. Liverpool 1 v Manchester City 3. January 1982
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Manchester City fans in the sunshine at the City of Manchester Stadium. Oct. 5, 2008
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