Plymouth Argyle Stun Liverpool with Historic FA Cup Victory

The Championship's bottom club defeated Premier League leaders Liverpool 1-0, marking one of the greatest upsets in FA Cup history.

Plymouth Argyle, managed by Miron Muslic, secured a 1-0 victory over Liverpool in the FA Cup fourth round with a second-half penalty.
This is Plymouth's first win against Liverpool since 1956 and only the fourth time a Premier League leader has lost to lower-league opposition in FA Cup history.
Liverpool fielded a heavily rotated squad, resting key players like Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk, with manager Arne Slot prioritizing upcoming league and Champions League fixtures.
Muslic's tactical adjustments, including a compact 3-4-2-1 formation and an emphasis on pressing, were instrumental in neutralizing Liverpool's attack despite Plymouth's defensive struggles in the Championship.
Plymouth now advances to face Manchester City in the fifth round, while Liverpool's exit could provide a scheduling advantage in their pursuit of the Premier League and Champions League titles.