Chelsea 2-1 Plymouth Argyle: Blues survive scare to reach fifth round

Plymouth's Ryan Hardie missed a penalty late in extra time as Chelsea survived a huge scare to beat the League One side in the FA Cup fourth round.

Macaulay Gillesphey's early header from Jordan Houghton's cross sent the 6,000 travelling Argyle fans into delirium.

Chelsea deservedly restored parity through Cesar Azpilicueta's delightful flick late in the first half.

Marcos Alonso put the Blues ahead in extra time before Kepa Arrizabalaga saved Hardie's tame spot-kick.

After registering 41 shots and 20 corners, Chelsea were worthy victors but were pushed all the way by a resilient, hard-working and courageous Plymouth outfit.

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel was missing from the dugout after testing positive for Covid-19 on Friday, with assistant Arno Michels taking charge at Stamford Bridge.

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Formation 4-3-3

Formation 5-3-2

Match ends, Chelsea 2, Plymouth Argyle 1.

Second Half Extra Time ends, Chelsea 2, Plymouth Argyle 1.

Foul by Saúl Ñíguez (Chelsea).

Ryan Hardie (Plymouth Argyle) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Kai Havertz (Chelsea) is shown the yellow card.

Corner, Chelsea. Conceded by James Wilson.

Penalty saved! Ryan Hardie (Plymouth Argyle) fails to capitalise on this great opportunity, right footed shot saved in the bottom right corner.

Penalty conceded by Malang Sarr (Chelsea) after a foul in the penalty area.

Penalty Plymouth Argyle. Ryan Hardie draws a foul in the penalty area.

Attempt missed. Hakim Ziyech (Chelsea) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Romelu Lukaku.

Attempt blocked. Timo Werner (Chelsea) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Kai Havertz.

Substitution, Chelsea. Trevoh Chalobah replaces César Azpilicueta.

Attempt blocked.