FA CUP QUARTER-FINAL DRAW: Vincent Kompany takes his Burnley side to Manchester City for an emotional return, while Man United get another home tie against Fulham

Former Manchester City skipper Vincent Kompany will take Burnley back to his old club in the FA Cup quarter-finals.

The Clarets, the current Championship leaders, were paired with the reigning Premier League champions in the draw minutes after their 1-0 fifth round win over Fleetwood on Wednesday evening.

The Clarets had to overcome 10-man Fleetwood Town to set up a highly-anticipated return for City’s legendary former captain. 

Carabao Cup winners Manchester United will host top-flight counterparts Fulham, meaning Erik ten Hag’s men maintain their run of being drawn at home in every single round of every domestic trophy competition so far this season.

They had previously beaten Everton and Reading at home in the thrid and fourth round before Wednesday evening.  

Ex-Man City skipper Vincent Kompany will take Burnley to the Etihad in FA Cup quarter-finals

Alejandro Garnacho (right) inspired Man United’s comeback against West Ham on Wednesday

FA CUP QUARTER-FINAL DRAW

Manchester City vs Burnley

Manchester United vs Fulham

Brighton vs Grimsby Town

Sheffield United vs Blackburn Rovers 

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United had to come from behind to beat West Ham, with Alejandro Garnacho inspiring the fightback at Old Trafford.

It is a remarkable run of luck, with the Red Devils also having been drawn at home in every round of the EFL Cup, which they lifted last Sunday having beaten Newcastle 2-0 in the final at Wembley. 

Elsewhere, League Two Grimsby’s reward for their shock 2-1 win at Premier League Southampton is a trip to Brighton.

The Seagulls booked their place courtesy of victory over Championship side Stoke on Tuesday. 

In the remaining tie, Sheffield United will host Championship rivals Blackburn. 

The former shocked Spurs on Wednesday through Iliman Ndiaye’s late winner. Blackburn also sprang a surprise in the fifth round by beating Brendan Rodgers’ ailing Leicester outfit. 

FA Cup quarter-final matches will be played over the weekend of Saturday, March 18.

Despite the FA confirming the dates for the quarter-finals, kick-off times are yet to be confirmed.

FA CUP WINNERS 2023 ODDS

Manchester City – 11/10

Manchester United – 2/1

Brighton – 5/1

Fulham – 12/1

Burnley – 25/1

Sheffield United – 50/1

Blackburn Rovers – 80/1

Grimsby Town – 500/1

Odds provided by Paddy Power 

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