Liverpool travel to Home Park on Sunday, aiming to take another step toward FA Cup glory as they face a determined Plymouth Argyle side in the fourth round.
Fresh off securing a spot in the EFL Cup final, the visitors look to continue their impressive run across multiple competitions. Meanwhile, the hosts enter this clash riding high after a thrilling upset in the previous round.
A commanding 4-0 victory over Accrington Stanley set up this fixture for Arne Slot’s squad, who remain in the hunt for an unprecedented quadruple. Despite battling injuries and fixture congestion, Liverpool have managed to maintain top form in domestic and European competitions. In contrast, Plymouth produced one of the most memorable moments of the third round, eliminating Brentford with a late winner. That triumph, however, was followed by managerial changes and ongoing struggles in the Championship.
Liverpool arrive at this contest full of confidence, having recently dismantled Tottenham Hotspur in the EFL Cup semi-finals. The ruthless display saw Cody Gakpo, Mohamed Salah, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Virgil van Dijk all find the net. With momentum firmly on their side, they now turn their attention to avoiding a rare top-flight embarrassment. Only three Premier League leaders have been eliminated by lower-league opponents in FA Cup history, with Manchester City’s 2018 loss to Wigan Athletic being the most recent example.
Plymouth, on the other hand, have experienced significant changes since their stunning win at Brentford. That victory, orchestrated by former interim boss Kevin Nancekivell, came courtesy of an 82nd-minute goal from Morgan Whittaker, who has since moved to Middlesbrough. New manager Miron Muslic initially struggled to halt a dreadful run of Championship form, but a crucial 3-1 victory over West Bromwich Albion last weekend has injected fresh hope.
While still sitting at the bottom of the Championship table, Plymouth will take inspiration from their historic encounter with Liverpool in the 2016-17 FA Cup. That year, they managed a goalless draw at Anfield before succumbing in the replay. With a boisterous Home Park crowd behind them, they will look to make life difficult for their illustrious opponents once again.
Liverpool’s lineup may see several alterations, with Trent Alexander-Arnold still recovering from a hamstring injury. Tyler Morton also remains sidelined, meaning Joe Gomez or Jarell Quansah could step in at right-back. Further up the pitch, Wataru Endo, Harvey Elliott, and Federico Chiesa are pushing for starting roles, while Diogo Jota is expected to lead the line. The Portuguese forward has either scored or assisted in all three of his official away FA Cup appearances, excluding Wembley fixtures.
Plymouth’s injury concerns remain minimal, with only Kornel Szucs, Brendan Galloway, and Joe Edwards unavailable. January signing Malachi Boateng could make his home debut, while Ryan Hardie, who starred off the bench last weekend, may be rewarded with a starting spot. Nikola Katic and Maksym Taloverov should continue in defense alongside Julio Pleguezuelo, formerly of Arsenal.
Predicted Lineups:
Plymouth Argyle: Hazard; Pleguezuelo, Katic, Taloverov; Sorinola, Houghton, Randell, Mumba; Wright, Baidoo; Hardie.
Liverpool: Kelleher; Gomez, Quansah, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Endo, Mac Allister; Chiesa, Elliott, Diaz; Jota.
Prediction: Plymouth Argyle 1-3 Liverpool
The hosts are brimming with confidence after their recent results, and they should cause some discomfort for Liverpool’s reshuffled backline. However, the visitors’ attacking firepower is likely to shine through as the game progresses, paving the way for a comfortable, yet competitive, away victory.
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