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Getting to work with manager Vincent Kompany! Image: Citizen

FA Cup draw: Lyle Foster and Burnley get dream tie

The FA Cup draw has been made with Lyle Foster and his Burnley team set for a mouthwatering meeting with an EPL giant. Here’s all the info.

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Getting to work with manager Vincent Kompany! Image: Citizen

The FA Cup draw for the quarterfinals has been made, and Lyle Foster will be excited about how it’s turned out for his Burnley side.

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FA Cup draw: Lyle Foster and Burnley go to Man City

In a potentially intriguing quarterfinal clash, the current Premier League champions Man City face current EFL Championship leaders Burnley. The Clarets look odds-on to be in the top-flight next season, but right now they’ll be excited about the test that awaits them in the FA Cup. Burnley boss Vincent Kompany, a bona fide Manchester City legend, will have to put his feelings to one side as he prepares his team for a massive challenge.

Vincent Kompany will relish a trip to the Ethad. Image: @theathleticfc/ Twitter

FA Cup draw: All of the quarterfinal ties

  • Man City vs Burnley
  • Man United vs Fulham
  • Brighton vs Grimsby
  • Sheffield United vs Blackburn

We are guaranteed to have at least one non-Premier League side in the semifinals, seeing as though Championship duo Sheffield United and Blackburn meet at the quarterfinal stage. The magic of the FA Cup!

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Vincent Kompany keen of Bafana Bafana striker
Vincent Kompany keen of Bafana Bafana striker Lyle Foster? Image: @kappilinho / Twitter

Can Lyle Foster and Burnley produce an almighty upset at the home of the English champions?

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