09-02-2025
ITV issues immediate apology over FA Cup interview as Liverpool crashes out
ITV presenter Mark Pougatch was forced to apologize to viewers in the aftermath of Liverpool's FA Cup defeat to Plymouth Argyle.
Nikola Katić was outstanding for the Pilgrims, who claimed a 1-0 victory at Home Park thanks to Ryan Hardie's second-half penalty. And the Bosnian defender let his emotions get the better of him as he spoke to the broadcast crew after the game, saying "I f------ love it, I f------ love it. That's why I came here."
Host Pougatch quickly apologized for the 28-year-old's foul language. He said: "Sorry about the industrial language. Sometimes in the heat of the moment, it all gets too much."
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The Reds were unable to break down the most porous defense in the EFL as they were knocked out in the fourth round. Arne Slot's decision to rest key players including Mo Salah backfired, with Plymouth holding firm and staying in the game.
And they were gifted the chance to go ahead shortly after half time when Harvey Elliott was penalized for handball with his arms raised above his head. Hardie stepped up and converted the chance from 12 yards.
But there was still more than half an hour to play and Liverpool can have no excuses over this dismal cup exit. Chances were spurned and Argyle goalkeeper Conor Hazard made a series of fine saves to secure one of the finest results in Plymouth's history.
Slot has a job on his hands to get the Reds back on track when they travel to Goodison Park for the final time on Wednesday for a rearranged Premier League clash.
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