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Joe Bray & Alex James

'I knew I'd be back' - Vincent Kompany sends message to Man City after Burnley draw in FA Cup

Vincent Kompany always knew he would be back at the Etihad Stadium in the dugouts, but the Manchester City legend insisted he would remain calm about his return with Burnley in the FA Cup.

City beat Bristol City to book an FA Cup quarter-final spot against Championship leaders Burnley, managed by Kompany, marking the first time the Belgian will be back at the Etihad as an opposition manager.

Joking that his children would have split allegiances due to his close ties with City, Kompany warned his players that the tie would be far from easy - while also outlining Burnley's attitude towards the tie.

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