Liverpool were knocked out of the FA Cup in the fourth round by Plymouth Argyle on February 9, 2025. The Championship strugglers secured a 1-0 victory at Home Park, with Ryan Hardie scoring a 53rd-minute penalty. Harvey Elliott’s handball led to the decisive spot-kick, sealing a historic upset for Plymouth.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot made 10 changes to his starting lineup, resting stars like Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk. The reshuffled side struggled for cohesion, managing only three shots on target despite dominating possession. Plymouth Argyle goalkeeper Conor Hazard made crucial saves, including late stops from Diogo Jota and Darwin Nunez, to preserve the lead.
The loss ended Liverpool’s hopes of a historic quadruple, marking their first defeat to Plymouth since 1956. Fans criticized Slot’s rotation strategy, while Plymouth celebrated one of their greatest victories. Manager Miron Muslic’s tactics earned praise, but the long-term impact on Plymouth’s Championship survival remains unclear. Liverpool now turn their focus to the Premier League, Champions League, and League Cup final.
