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Plymouth Argyle star Ryan Hardie has insisted he desires to face Manchester United within the subsequent stage of the FA Cup after their fourth-round overcome Liverpool.
Plymouth produced one of many largest shocks within the historical past of the competitors by beating Liverpool and dumping them out.
Hardie scored the one objective of the competition moments after the break, as he despatched goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher the improper means from the penalty spot. The Championship aspect had been awarded the spot-kick after Harvey Elliott was judged to have dealt with the ball contained in the field.
After the ultimate whistle, the hero of the day, Hardie, spoke to the media [via The Mirror] and defined that he’s keen to come back up in opposition to United within the fifth spherical.
He remarked, “I need Manchester United. Deliver them right here.”
“At the present time shall be cemented on this membership’s historical past, on this metropolis’s historical past. It’s one thing we’ll always remember. If you begin your profession these are the times you dream of.”
The victory was further candy for Hardie, who missed an extra-time penalty at Chelsea three years in the past to take a fourth-round tie to a shoot-out.
“I did take into consideration the Chelsea penalty. I used to be pondering: ‘what occurs if the identical issues occurs once more?’ However I needed to take this one and get it off my again.”
“I’m very happy with that. It’s a fantastic day for the membership and all of the followers.”
Plymouth boss Miron Muslic additionally mentioned that United are “greater than welcome” to go to Dwelling Park.
Requested who he desires within the subsequent spherical, a jubilant Muslic answered, “I don’t care, anybody.”
When pressed additional about the potential of assembly Ruben Amorim’s males, he added with a smile, “They’re greater than welcome.”
The draw for the fifth spherical will happen on Monday night time.
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