Ange Postecoglou was under the microscope once more but came to the defence of his Tottenham players after defeat in the FA Cup fourth round.

Having also lost in the fourth round last term, Tottenham have been eliminated from the FA Cup prior to the fifth round in back-to-back seasons for the first time since 2014-15

Arne Slot's decision to field a weakened team came back to haunt him, with Ryan Hardie's second-half penalty sealing Plymouth's epic upset and ending Liverpool's quest for a quadruple at Home Park.

Ange Postecoglou watched his Tottenham side fall to another defeat as Spurs lost against Aston Villa in the FA Cup on the same day Liverpool was stunned by Plymouth Argyle

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou has launched a passionate defence of his players following their FA Cup exit to Aston Villa, insisting critics can judge him but must show "better appreciation" for his depleted squad.