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Plymouth stun Premier League leaders Liverpool to reach FA Cup fifth round
Plymouth Argyle players celebrate after Ryan Hardie scores their side's first goal of the game from the penalty spot during the FA Cup fourth round match at Home Park, Plymouth, February 9, 2025

PLYMOUTH produced a huge FA Cup upset as Premier League leaders Liverpool were knocked out by the bottom club in the Championship.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot gambled with a weakened side in Devon and literally paid the penalty as Ryan Hardie’s second-half spot-kick gave Plymouth a famous 1-0 win and sent them into the fifth round of the competition.

It was only the fourth time that the team starting the day at the top of the Premier League has been eliminated from the FA Cup by a side from outside the top flight.

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