Plymouth Stuns Liverpool 1-0 in FA Cup Upset

In a remarkable FA Cup upset, Plymouth Argyle, sitting at the bottom of the Championship, defeated Premier League leaders Liverpool 1-0 at Home Park, ending Liverpool's aspirations for a quadruple this season. The match was decided by a 53rd-minute penalty converted by Ryan Hardie after a handball from Harvey Elliott. Liverpool manager Arne Slot fielded a significantly weakened team, making ten changes from their previous match, which ultimately proved costly. Plymouth's goalkeeper Conor Hazard made crucial saves to maintain their lead, showcasing a resilient defensive performance. This victory marks Plymouth's second consecutive elimination of a Premier League team in the FA Cup, having previously beaten Brentford. The win has been celebrated as one of the competition's greatest giant-killings and propels Plymouth into the fifth round of the tournament.