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FA Cup fourth round LIVE: Liverpool OUT as Plymouth pull off incredible upset, Aston Villa beat Tottenham as Rashford makes debut

Follow all the latest as a blockbuster weekend of FA Cup fourth-round action continues on Sunday.

Manchester United kicked off the fixtures by coming from behind to beat Leicester 2-1 at Old Trafford on Friday.

Man City also needed to complete a comeback to beat Leyton Orient by the same scoreline having been trailing the League One side.

Then, Liverpool were shocked by bottom-of-the-Championship Plymouth who pulled off an incredible upset on Sunday before Aston Villa knocked out Tottenham.

You can follow all of the action in our live blog below...

FA Cup fourth round fixtures

Friday, February 7

  • Man United 2-1 Leicester

Saturday, February 8

  • Leyton Orient 1-2 Man City
  • Leeds 0-2 Millwall
  • Coventry 1-4 Ipswich
  • Preston 0-0 Wycombe (4-2 on pens)
  • Stoke 3-3 Cardiff (2-4 on pens)
  • Southampton 0-1 Burnley
  • Everton 0-2 Bournemouth
  • Wigan 1-2 Fulham
  • Birmingham 2-3 Newcastle
  • Brighton 2-1 Chelsea

Sunday, February 9

  • Blackburn 0-2 Wolves
  • Plymouth 1-0 Liverpool
  • Aston Villa 2-1 Tottenham

Monday, February 10

  • Doncaster vs Crystal Palace - 7:45pm - live on talkSPORT 2

Tuesday, February 11

  • Exeter vs Nottingham Forest - 8pm - live on talkSPORT 2
  • Tooth good to be true

    Can you believe this?

    Nikola Katic had his tooth knocked out after a mid-air clash with one of his teammates during their win over Liverpool.

    He continued to play the entire game for Plymouth Argyle and was awarded Player of the Match for his performance.

    Now, a few hours after the game ended, his tooth has incredibly been found on the pitch at Home Park!

    What are the chances of that?!

  • Ange's thoughts

    Ange Postecoglou has assessed where Tottenham go from here after two cup eliminations in a matter of days.

    The Europa League is now their last hope of some silverware.

    "Nothing really changes," Postecoglou told BBC. "We have a couple of weeks now where we don't have midweek games.

    "This group has done an unbelievable job for two and a half months. I can't praise them enough, playing twice a week since November.

    "They'll get the chance to reset now and finish the season strong."

    He continued: "Europe is still very important to us.

    "We're still in a great spot there, and we'll hope to get some players back over the next two weeks.

    "We'll get players back which will help, we had 11 first-team players out today. Take that out of any team for one game and they would struggle - we've been doing that for two and a half months.

    ";The players are going out there and giving everything they can. It would be a lot better if they had some help."

    Tottenham Hotspur's Greek-Australian Head Coach Ange Postecoglou consoles Tottenham Hotspur's Austrian defender #04 Kevin Danso (R) after the English FA Cup fourth round football match between Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur at Villa Park in Birmingham, central England on February 9, 2025. Villa won the game 2-1. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /  (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)
  • 'One of the best squads we've had'

    Jacob Ramsey has praised the quality of the Aston Villa squad after finally progressing to the fifth round.

    "I don't think I have been in an FA Cup fifth round for a long, long while," he told BBC One post-match.

    "I've been in the first team for four or five years and we have been getting knocked out in the first or second game.

    "So, we wanted to put on a performance for the fans and we did that today."

    On the new additions of Marcus Rashford, Marco Asensio and Donyell Malen, Ramsey continued: "I think it's probably one of the best squads we have had.

    "We have got experience with Rashford and Asensio coming on and Donyell Malen starting.

    "The squad depth is unbelievable.

    "The starting players have got to raise their game now because the players coming on are a big threat."

    Aston Villa's English midfielder #41 Jacob Ramsey (R) celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal of the English FA Cup fourth round football match between Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur at Villa Park in Birmingham, central England on February 9, 2025. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /  (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)
  • A long time coming

    It's a big moment for Aston Villa.

    This is incredibly the first time since the 2014/15 season that they have progressed to the FA Cup fifth round.

    They reached the final that campaign but lost to Arsenal.

    Villa have sent Tottenham packing in the same round as Ange Postecoglou's side exited the competition last time around.

    And that's set a new unwanted run for them.

    Spurs have been eliminated from the FA Cup prior to the fifth round in back-to-back years for the first time since 2014/15.

    Pretty strange that both of these stats throw back to the same campaign almost a decade ago...

    BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 09: Son Heung-Min of Tottenham Hotspur appears dejected at the end of the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur at Villa Park on February 09, 2025 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
    BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 09: John McGinn of Aston Villa celebrates at the end of the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur at Villa Park on February 09, 2025 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
  • Game over!

    Time runs out for Tottenham!

    They got their goal back just too late.

    It's Aston Villa who progress through to the fifth round and Spurs are knocked out of a cup yet again.

    That's their second elimination of the week.

    Villa Park celebrates the win, with part of that also being a relief from nerves right at the end there.

  • GOAL! Aston Villa 2-1 Tottenham: Mathys Tel

    IS THERE HOPE FOR TOTTENHAM?

    Mathys Tel scores his first Spurs goal to bring his side back into the game for the additional five minutes.

    They only have stoppage time to score again.

    Dejan Kulusevski floats a cross in and Tel volleys home.

    Tottenham Hotspur's French striker #11 Mathys Tel (R) shoots to scote their first goal during the English FA Cup fourth round football match between Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur at Villa Park in Birmingham, central England on February 9, 2025. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /  (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)
  • Pressure building?

    We're into the last five minutes at Villa Park.

    Aston Villa are cruising through to the fifth round.

    Tottenham haven't been able to fight back and it despite some half chances, they haven't really tested Emi Martinez.

    This loss will take it to 21 defeats in 46 for Ange Postecoglou.

    Does another cup exit pile pressure on the Spurs boss?

  • Oh dear, Danso

    Kevin Danso has missed a sitter.

    Lucas Digne completely misses his clearance and it allows Tottenham to get in down the right and cross.

    The ball pings across the danger area and comes to January signing Danso who just needs to finish.

    But the centre-back drags his shot wide from six yards.

    That sums up Spurs' night at Villa Park with 10 to go.

  • Flowing football

    Tottenham continue to crumble.

    Pedro Porro has just got away with a cynical trip on Marcus Rashford after his anger got the better of him.

    Then a few moments later, Morgan Rogers slotted Jacob Ramsey clean through on goal...

    But Antonin Kinsky came out well to save and clear.

    The Spurs goalkeeper has prevented his side from conceding a lot more goals this evening.

  • Wow, wow, wow

    Aston Villa are enjoying themselves now.

    Marco Asensio introduces himself to the home fans, taking a superb touch before flicked a ball to Morgan Rogers.

    Rogers gives the ball back to Asensio and then the Spaniard returns to the favour on the edge.

    The second goalscorer lines up another shot but goes just wide and hits the side-netting.

    The Villa fans are chanting 'Ole' after every pass now and Tottenham have totally lost their way.

  • Rashford debut

    Here he is!

    Marcus Rashford comes on for his Aston Villa debut!

    Donning the No.9 shirt, he replaces Donyell Malen who just played a major part in that second goal.

    Fellow signing Marco Asensio is on too as Leon Bailey comes off following the goal too.

    The new arrivals get a massive welcome from the home fans.

    BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 09: Marcus Rashford of Aston Villa comes on to make his debut during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur at Villa Park on February 09, 2025 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images)
  • GOAL! Aston Villa 2-0 Tottenham: Morgan Rogers

    ASTON VILLA HAVE CLAIMED A SECOND!

    Tottenham have had the better chances since half time but they've conceded again and they're on the brink of an exit.

    Djed Spence's ball is cut out and Villa break through Donyell Malen who plays a one-two with Leon Bailey.

    Malen's cross deflects out to Morgan Rogers who smashes home from the rebound.

    Aston Villa's English midfielder #27 Morgan Rogers (L) celebrates with Aston Villa's Belgian midfielder #08 Youri Tielemans (R) after scoring their second goal during the English FA Cup fourth round football match between Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur at Villa Park in Birmingham, central England on February 9, 2025. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /  (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)
  • An hour gone

    Spurs are starting to be opened up again.

    They've massively improved since half time and Dejan Kulusevski has seen a curling shot saved well.

    But they still have to be careful in transition.

    Jacob Ramsey just broke through on a counter and got a strike away, but Antonin Kinsky came out to deny him.

    We're into the last half an hour and Villa still lead 1-0.

  • Crucial block

    What a brilliant piece of defending by Lamare Bogarde.

    The defender is covering at centre-back after Ezri Konsa was forced off with an injury earlier on.

    And he's coping well, sliding in to block Heung-min Son.

    Son's slotted through brilliantly and he looks set to finish before Bogarde flies across to deny him.

    Tottenham have started this second half pretty well.

    Tottenham Hotspur's South Korean striker #07 Son Heung-Min (L) has this shot blocked by Aston Villa's Dutch midfielder #26 Lamare Bogarde (R) during the English FA Cup fourth round football match between Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur at Villa Park in Birmingham, central England on February 9, 2025. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /  (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)
  • Back underway!

    The second half is underway.

    Tottenham have made a change at the break.

    Mikey Moore comes off for Yves Bissouma, adding an extra midfielder to his team to deal with Aston Villa's threat.

    That shift could make the difference.

    Marcus Rashford remains on the bench for Villa as he awaits the chance to make his debut.

  • Half time

    The half-time whistle blows at Villa Park.

    Aston Villa are 1-0 up and could have had more.

    Jacob Ramsey's goal after only 58 seconds is the difference after Antonin Kinsky made a poor mistake.

    It leaves Tottenham on the brink of another cup exit unless they can turn this game around.

    Heung-min Son had their best chance but he was unable to convert past Emi Martinez who made a great save.

  • Completely open

    Tottenham are so, so open at the back.

    Every single Aston Villa attack ends in a shot on goal with Donyell Malen breaking down the middle this time.

    His show it saved down to his right by Antonin Kinsky.

    Kinsky has been very busy in this first half and he's been forced into multiple good saves.

    Unfortunately, with arguably the easiest chance to save, he let it go past him very poorly.

    We're into the last 10 minutes of the first half.

  • Centre-back crisis

    Now this isn't good for Aston Villa.

    Ezri Konsa has to come off injured after pulling up.

    Konsa is their only fit centre-back with Tyrone Mings and Pau Torres both out injured at the moment.

    Loanee Axel Disasi is cup-tied for this game.

    Boubacar Kamara is already covering in the position while substitute Lamare Bogarde is going to have to do so as well.

    That's a worry for Unai Emery.

  • What. A. Chance.

    How has Heung-min Son not scored?!

    Mikey Moore breaks in down the right and drills a superb low cross straight to the feet of Son...

    The Tottenham captain is completely free in the box but he can't score past Emi Martinez who saves superbly!

    Spurs should be level with their first shot.

    BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 09: Ange Postecoglou, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur, reacts during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur at Villa Park on February 09, 2025 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
  • Inches wide

    Youri Tielemans knows all about FA Cup screamers.

    And he's almost scored another one for Aston Villa.

    In similar fashion to his winner in the final with Leicester, he pushed into space on the edge of the box.

    Tielemans then lined up an effort which bounced inches wide of the post as Antonin Kinsky stretched for it.

    It's still all Villa after 20 minutes.

  • Toothless

    No, Nikola Katic isn't playing in this game too, he's busy celebrating with his Plymouth teammates.

    It's Tottenham who are struggling.

    They failed to have a shot on target against Liverpool as they saw their lead disappear in the Carabao Cup semi-final.

    And they're yet to have a single shot in this game.

    All of the pressure is coming from Aston Villa.

  • Interesting decision

    Well, Tottenham have made a woeful start.

    They've conceded one and have allowed Aston Villa to push forward a couple more times in just seven minutes.

    The away fans are remaining in decent voice though.

    Interestingly, Ange Postecoglou has opted to have captain Heung-min Son central in the front three.

    Mathys Tel is playing on the left.

  • GOAL! Aston Villa 1-0 Tottenham: Jacob Ramsey

    HOW ABOUT THAT FOR A START?!

    Jacob Ramsey gives Aston Villa the lead after 58 seconds!

    It's a nightmare for Ange Postecoglou and Tottenham.

    Antonin Kinsky won't want to see that again as Ramsey's shot is straight at him, but he can't keep it out.

    He dives but the ball hits his hip and bounces in.

    BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 09: Jacob Ramsey of Aston Villa celebrates with teammate Morgan Rogers after scoring his team's first goal during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur at Villa Park on February 09, 2025 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
  • Underway!

    There's no time to rest, the final game of the day is here.

    We've just kicked off in the Midlands as Aston Villa take on Tottenham who are fighting to keep their trophy hopes alive.

    Spurs were knocked out of the Carabao Cup in the semi-finals last time out, so they'll want to keep this cup dream going.

    Villa have Marcus Rashford on the bench as they look to progress through to the fifth round.

    Here's a reminder of how the two teams line-up...

  • 'A dream come true'

    Plymouth's players have been reacting to their special win.

    Boyhood Liverpool fan Callum Wright told ITV: “We stuck together. Liverpool didn’t break through us.

    “I started to get nervous, but as soon as we were 1-0 up we had to stick with it.

    “Insane. A dream come true to play them and beat them.”

    Goalscorer Ryan Hardie added after celebrating with his son: "We all came here today with a dream and we have done it.

    "I don’t know what to say."

    "There is obviously a lot of pressure [taking a penalty]. It is about picking your side, and I committed to it."

    PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 09: Lewis Gibson, Matthew Sorinola and Muhamed Tijani of Plymouth Argyle celebrate victory after the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Plymouth Argyle and Liverpool at Home Park on February 09, 2025 in Plymouth, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
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