Wright-Phillips: Derby draw was inevitable

Shaun Wright-Phillips has admitted it was inevitable Manchester City would end up being paired with Manchester United in their first FA Cup semi-final for 30 years.

Shaun Wright-Phillips has admitted it was inevitable Manchester City would end up being paired with Manchester United in their first FA Cup semi-final for 30 years.

Micah Richards’ second-half header proved enough to give City a narrow win over Reading at Eastlands, with the Blues knowing before kick-off what the prize for victory was going to be.

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