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Liverpool Shocked In FA Cup By EFL Championship Side

Liverpool faced Plymouth Argyle in the fourth round of the FA Cup on 9th February 2025. The entire world thought that this would be a walk in the park for the Red, but it did not turn out to be that way. The EFL Championship side was playing at home, and the FA Cup is known for having upsets, but no one expected Plymouth Argyle to be able to get past Liverpool. This article talks about Liverpool being shocked by the EFL Championship side Plymouth Argyle in the FA Cup.

Liverpool Shocked By Plymouth Argyle

Credit: The Mirror

Liverpool played their second team in the FA Cup against Plymouth Argyle, but no one thought that the EFL Championship side would be able to get past them. Star players like Mohamed Salah, Cody Gakpo, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Virgil van Dijk were not included in the squad, but given the depth the Reds has in players like Federico Chiesa, Diogo Jota, and Joe Gomez, everyone had absolute faith that Liverpool would most definitely be able to get past Plymouth Argyle and qualify for the fifth round of the FA Cup which is why the entire world was shocked when it did not pan out to be that way.

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While Liverpool dominated possession and other statistics, the one stat they lost to Plymouth Argyle was the most important one. Plymouth Argyle managed to score against them, while the Reds were unable to do so, which meant that Plymouth Argyle ended up winning the game by a goal to nil. They were able to do so, thanks to a penalty awarded to them in the 53rd minute of the game after Harvey Elliot handled the ball in the penalty area. Ryan Hardie ended up converting this penalty to give Liverpool a 1-0 lead, something from which the Reds failed to recover and ended up losing the game.

"A magical day!"

Plymouth Argyle boss Miron Muslic on his side's shock FA Cup win over Liverpool, and celebrating by eating nachos! 😅 pic.twitter.com/dvHQd12Jsc

— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) February 10, 2025

Plymouth Argyle’s victory over Liverpool was more than just a result; it embodied the magic of the FA Cup, the potential for any team to triumph over giants on a given day. This match served as a reminder that, in football, anything can happen. For Plymouth, the victory marked a milestone in their club’s history, igniting dreams of a long cup run, while Liverpool began to reflect on their shortcomings and the unpredictable nature of football. The 2024/25 FA Cup has officially delivered one of its most thrilling upsets, leaving an indelible mark on all who witnessed it.

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