FA Cup quarter-final draw: Man Utd handed all-Premier League home draw; Man City welcome legend back to Etihad
The FA Cup fifth round draw has been made
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.