Liverpool’s quadruple hopes ended as Championship strugglers Plymouth Argyle pulled off a shock 1-0 win at Home Park, eliminating the Reds from the FA Cup.

Hardie’s Penalty Stuns the Reds

Ryan Hardie scored the only goal in the 53rd minute, converting from the penalty spot after Harvey Elliott handled the ball inside the box.
Referee Sam Barrott awarded the penalty after Elliott’s raised hands made contact with a flick-on from Darko Gyabi.
Hardie coolly sent Caoimhin Kelleher the wrong way to secure a historic win for the Championship’s bottom-placed team.

Liverpool’s Makeshift Lineup Falls Short

Manager Arne Slot made ten changes from the side that thrashed Tottenham 4-0, opting for a youthful squad.
Only Kelleher retained his spot, while 17-year-old Treymaurice Nyoni and 20-year-old James McConnell made rare starts.
Liverpool’s night got worse when Joe Gomez limped off early, forcing Isaac Mabaya into action. Diogo Jota later took over the captain’s armband.

Plymouth’s Historic Upset

Despite Liverpool’s late pressure, Plymouth held firm, securing only the fourth-ever FA Cup win for a bottom-placed second-tier club against a Premier League side.

Liverpool’s quest for four trophies is now over, leaving them to focus on the Premier League, Europa League, and EFL Cup.