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A rare opportunity to reach Wembley awaits some of the teams remaining in the FA Cup

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The FA Cup returns this weekend with eight teams looking to reach a Wembley semi-final.

A reunion is on the cards on Saturday as Manchester City host Vincent Kompany’s Burnley, with the Championship leaders looking to stun the Premier League champions.

Sheffield United then host Blackburn Rovers in a rare quarter-final meeting between two Championship sides.

Grimsby are the lowest ranked side left in the tournament and are looking to become the first fourth-tier side to reach the FA Cup semi-finals as they travel to high-flying Brighton.

And Mancheser United will hope to continue their treble quest under Erik ten Hag as they host Fulham in the weekend’s only all-Premier League tie. Here’s everything you need to know.

When are the FA Cup fixtures and how can I watch?

Saturday 18 March

5:45pm - Manchester City vs Burnley - Live on BBC One and iPlayer

Sunday 19 March

12:00pm - Sheffield United vs Blackburn Rovers - Live on ITV1 and ITVX

2:15pm - Brighton vs Grimsby - Live on BBC One and iPlayer

4:30pm - Manchester United vs Fulham - Live on ITV1 and ITVX