Liverpool’s dreams of historic quadruple ended with shock FA Cup defeat to Plymouth

Liverpool's hopes of winning a historic quadruple were shattered by a shock defeat to Plymouth Argyle in the FA Cup.

Ryan Hardie scored a 53rd minute penalty to send the Pilgrims, who are bottom of the Championship, through to the fifth round.

Their Premier League opposition struggled throughout much of the afternoon and now lost out on another opportunity for silverware.

Liverpool are top of the Premier League, through the Champions League last 16 and the Carabao Cup final against Newcastle in March.

But Sunday's defeat means FA Cup glory is impossible this season and they are therefore unable to win a historic four trophies in manager Arne Slot's debut campaign at Anfield.

The Reds came close to doing so in the 2021/22 season but could only seal victories in the FA Cup and Carabao Cup.

Liverpool finished one point behind Manchester City in the Premier League and lost against Real Madrid in the Champions League final.

A treble triumph is still on the cards for Arne Slot and his side, but the FA Cup is now out of reach following a shock result at Plymouth.

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