- Liverpool have been sent out of the 2018 English FA Cup
- The Reds lost 2-3 to West Brom on Saturday night at Anfield
Liverpool have on Saturday, January 27 been sent out of the 2018 English FA Cup by their fellow Premier League campaigners West Brom who beat them 3-2 at Anfield.
The victory was a surprise to many football fans considering the fact that West Brom are battling to avoid relegation this season in the Premier League as they currently occupy 19th position on the standings.
Liverpool started the match impressive as Roberto Firmino scored the first goals for the hosts in the 5th minute.
West Brom defeat Liverpool in FA Cup fourth round (photo: Guardian)
But the visitors restored parity in the 7th minute through Jay Rodriquez who also doubled their lead in the 11th minute at Anfied.
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Joel Matip then broke the hearts of all Liverpool fans when he scored an own goal to give West Brom the lead.
Egyptian striker Mohamed Salah scored the second goal for Liverpool in the 78th minute, but Liverpool failed to get the third goal and lost the match 2-3.
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