PLYMOUTH, United Kingdom (AFP) — Liverpool boss Arne Slot said his side’s shock FA Cup exit to second-tier Plymouth was a setback after a near-flawless start to his time in charge.

Manchester City will play second-tier Plymouth in the fifth round of the FA Cup. Plymouth is last in division two but produced a stunning upset on Sunday to eliminate Premier League leader Liverpool.

Liverpool continue their challenge on four fronts this season as they go to Plymouth Argyle in the FA Cup on Sunday afternoon. The bottom side in the Championship have a huge task on their hands as they take on the team sitting top of the Premier League.

Liverpool suffered a stunning FA Cup exit on Sunday as Championship strugglers Plymouth ended their quadruple bid with a stunning 1-0 win, while Aston Villa inflicted another damaging 2-1 defeat on Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou.

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Liverpool, the Premier League leader, was sensationally ousted from the FA Cup by Plymouth in a 1-0 defeat, ending their chances of winning four major trophies. Plymouth's Ryan Hardie's pivotal penalty secured the victory.

LONDON (Reuters) -FA Cup giant-killers Plymouth Argyle drew Premier League champions Manchester City on Monday as the second tier side's fifth round reward for a shock defeat of Liverpool at the weekend.

Plymouth Argyle, a lower-tier team, secured a match against reigning Premier League champions Manchester City in the FA Cup's fifth round after their surprising victory over Liverpool. Other key matchups include Manchester United hosting Fulham and Newcastle United facing Brighton & Hove Albion.

Watch Championship side Plymouth Argyle celebrate knocking top of the Premier League Liverpool out of the FA Cup in the fourth round.