O manchester city receives Burnley this Saturday afternoon, at the Etihad Stadium, in a clash valid for the quarter-finals of the FA Cup. The ball rolls from 14:45 (Brasília time).
The team commanded by Pep Guardiola arrives confident after eliminating RB Leipzig last Tuesday, in the Champions Leaguewith a resounding thrashing by 7 to 0. The team comes from an undefeated sequence in the season, accumulating nine games without losing (seven wins and two draws).
To reach this stage of the competition, the Citizens had to go through important opponents. The club, which holds seven tournament titles, left behind the chelsea in the third phase, the Arsenalin the fourth, and Bristol City in the round of 16.
On the other hand, Burnley is looking for its second FA Cup victory, but has the tough mission of overcoming a City in a good phase and with the support of the fans. The team, this season, is the leader of the English second division with some clearance – 13 points of advantage at the top.
In their last match, the team defeated Hull City, by 3 to 1. Before the quarterfinals, Burnley dispatched Bournemouth, Ipswich Town and Fleetwood Town.
Classification to the semifinals will be decided in a single game. In case of a tie, a second game will be played. The duel valid for the next phase will be known through a draw.
Manchester United also on the pitch
O Manchester United is another team and take the field for the FA Cup this weekend, but on Sunday. Casemiro, Antony and company’s team face Fulham, at Old Trafford, at 13:30, for a place in the semis.
Check out other FA Cup games this Sunday (Brasília time):
Sheffield United v Blackburn – 09h
Brighton v Grimsby Town – 11.15am
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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