Pep Guardiola has only one question about Vincent Kompany return to Man City

Pep Guardiola expects Vincent Kompany to be back in the dugout at the Etihad beyond the FA Cup quarter-final.

Kompany will be back at the stadium that boasts a statue of him outside the ground for the first time as a manager this month when his Burnley side challenge Manchester City for a place in the semi-finals of the FA Cup. While some expected the Clarets to struggle after Premier League relegation, the appointment of Kompany has seen them storm to the top of the Championship.

United put paid to Burnley's hopes in the League Cup and City will hope to do the same in the FA Cup, yet that would not dent the success of their season under Kompany - especially if they are able to earn promotion back to the Premier League. After a spell at Anderlecht, Kompany has impressed Guardiola to the extent that he believes the only question over his appointment as a future City manager will be when it happens.

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"I'm impressed with the consistency," said Guardiola. "The Championship is so difficult for the amount of games.

"Their consistency so far is unbelievable. They are close to being promoted to the Premier League next season. Personally I'm delighted with Vinnie's success at Burnley.

"All of us, the fans are happy he will be back. He will be back here sooner or later, his destiny to become a Manchester City manager is already written in the stars. I don't know when, but it's going to happen."

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