Plymouth Argyle delivered a remarkable FA Cup upset as the Championship’s bottom team shocked Premier League leaders Liverpool at a vibrant Home Park.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot made 10 changes from the team that defeated Tottenham to advance to the Carabao Cup final, and paid the price as as Plymouth made the most of the opportunity to secure a spot in the fifth round.
The match took a turn eight minutes into the second half when Plymouth were awarded a penalty after Harvey Elliott’s handled the ball, with Ryan Hardie confidently converting the spot-kick.
Shortly after, Hardie nearly scored again as his shot was deflected onto the post by Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher.
Liverpool intensified their efforts in the final moments, with keeper Conor Hazard making outstanding saves from Diogo Jota and substitute Darwin Nunez.
However, the Championship club secured a significant victory under their new manager, Miron Muslic.
Liverpool’s ouster come after Chelsea were dumped from the competition by Brighton thanks to a Kaoru Mitoma winner on Saturday.
