Plymouth Humiliate Liverpool in FA Cup Giant-Killing at Home Park
Liverpool ambitions of a historic quadruple came crashing down as Championship side Plymouth pull off a sensational 1-0 victory in the FA Cup fourth round on Sunday.
Manager Arne Slot’s decision to field a much-changed Liverpool side proved costly, with Ryan Hardie’s second-half penalty sealing an unforgettable upset at Home Park.
Several key players, including Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah, Andrew Robertson, and Cody Gakpo, were rested as Slot made ten changes from the team. That had dominated Tottenham 4-0 in the League Cup semi-final second leg just days earlier.
Despite an impressive start to his tenure at Anfield, the former Feyenoord boss endure a rare setback, with Liverpool suffering only their fourth defeat in all competitions this season.
This shock exit also marked just the third time that Slot’s side had failed to find the net.
Additionally, it was only the fourth occasion in FA Cup history that a Premier League leader had knock out by a lower-league team.
Liverpool must now recover swiftly from. This humbling experience as they prepare for a crucial Merseyside derby against Everton at Goodison Park on Wednesday.
A win in that fixture would strengthen their position at the top of the Premier League, potentially moving them nine points ahead of second-placed Arsenal.
Despite this setback, Liverpool’s season remains full of promise. They are through to the Champions League last 16 and have a League Cup final clash against Newcastle lined up for March.
For Plymouth manager Miron Muslic, this triumph represents a remarkable achievement.
Tasked with guiding the team เว็บพนันออนไลน์ UFABET สมัครง่าย โปรโมชั่นมากมาย away from the foot of the championship table, Muslic—who fled war-torn Bosnia as a child has already made a significant impact since replacing Wayne Rooney in January.
Forced to leave his hometown of Bihać at the age of nine due to the Bosnian War, Muslic’s journey has been one of resilience and determination.