FA Cup draw: Quarter-final ties revealed as Manchester United and City learn opponents
VINCENT KOMPANY will take his Burnley side to his old stomping ground Manchester City in the FA Cup quarter-finals.
Manchester United, meanwhile, will host Marco Silva’s Fulham.
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Man City booked their place in the quarter-finals with a 3-0 winRex
Brighton will host League Two Grimsby Town, while Sheffield United welcome Blackburn Rovers in an all-Championship tie.
It was Grimsby that provided the upset of the round, winning 2-1 at Southampton.
Gavin Holohan bagged two penalties to put the fourth tier side two goals up, before Duje Caleta-Car pulled one back for the Saints.
Sheffield United produced a great result of their own, knocking out hapless Spurs 1-0 at Bramall Lane, courtesy of Iliman Ndiaye’s 79th minute strike.
Meanwhile Man United beat West Ham 3-1, with late goals by Alejandro Garnacho and Fred completing their comeback.
While Kompany’s Championship leaders Burnley finally overcame ten-man Fleetwood 1-0 thanks to Connor Roberts’ 90th minute effort.
The previous night, Manchester City comfortably booked their place in the quarter-finals with a 3-0 win at Bristol City, despite the raucous Ashton Gate atmosphere.
Phil Foden’s double and Kevin De Bruyne’s brilliant strike saw off Nigel Pearson’s men.
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Elsewhere Blackburn upset Prem 2021 winners Leicester with a stunning 2-1 win at the King Power, thanks to goals by Tyrhys Dolan and Sammie Szmodics – Kelechi Iheanacho’s strike turning out to be a consolation.
Meanwhile, Brighton managed to prevail 1-0 at Championship Stoke thanks to breakout star Evan Ferguson’s 30th minute goal.
Fulham brushed Leeds aside 2-0 at Craven Cottage, courtesy of strikes by their brilliant summer signings Joao Palhinha and Manor Solomon.
Ties will be played between March 17-20.
FA Cup Quarter-Final draw:
Burnley vs Manchester City
Manchester United vs Fulham
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Grimsby Town
Sheffield United vs Blackburn Rovers
