FA CUP PREVIEW: Terriers have little to fear against City | Lincoln City stand on the brink of history | Oxford eye another North-East scalp

Having disposed of Championship side Brighton in the last round, National League leaders Lincoln City will more than likely have felt a tad disappointed not to have been paired with giants Manchester United or Chelsea, for example. However, a trip to Premier League opposition Burnley will suffice nonetheless.
By The Newsroom
Published 17th Feb 2017, 10:33 BST
Updated 7th Jun 2018, 21:37 BST
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The Imps have flourished under boss Danny Cowley, who has only been in the role for nine months, and play with a freedom which has worked wonders so far in the competition this season. They blew away another Championship side in Ipswich despite being taken to a replay. A five-year absence from the Football League has made promotion the club’s number one priority this term, a goal they remain on course to achieve.

The FA Cup, however, has been a welcome distraction which shows little sign of derailing their title bid. Victory at Turf Moor tomorrow would see the club reach the quarter-final of the FA Cup for the first time in their 133-year history.

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Opponents Burnley, meanwhile, in addition to Arsenal who make the short journey to Sutton United, have been handed a favourable draw against non-league opposition.

On paper the Clarets would appear a safe bet to progress but manager, Sean Dyche won’t be taking Lincoln lightly. Last Sunday’s 1-1 stalemate with Premier League leaders Chelsea is sure to provide a real boost ahead of the match – with Robbie Brady also on target in what was his full debut since making the switch from Norwich City last month.

Burnley will look for an early goal to sett