FA Cup quarter-final draw: Man Utd handed all-Premier League home draw; Man City welcome legend back to Etihad

FA Cup trophy Credit: Alamy
FA Cup trophy Credit: Alamy

Former Manchester City skipper Vincent Kompany will take Burnley back to his old club in the FA Cup quarter-finals, while Manchester United will host Premier League rivals Fulham.

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.

Carabao Cup winners United will host the Cottagers, while League Two Grimsby’s reward for their shock 2-1 win at Premier League Southampton is a trip to Brighton.

In the remaining tie, Sheffield United, who stunned Tottenham 1-0 at Bramall Lane, will host Championship rivals Blackburn Rovers.

FA Cup quarter-final draw in full:

Manchester City v Burnley

Manchester United v Fulham

Brighton v Grimsby Town

Sheffield United v Blackburn

Ties to be played March 17-19.

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