the Blues edge past Reading

                          Micah Richards scored his third goal of the season to give City the lead

Man city break Readings hearts with a Micah Richard header to set up a massive semi final with local derby Manchester united at wembley.

City defender Richards headed the winner from David Silva's corner 16 minutes from time to secure the eagerly-awaited last-four clash after the draw for the last 4 was made earlier pairing city with local rivals united.

Reading stood in the way of a first Wembley meeting between Sir Alex Ferguson's United and the club he brands the "noisy neighbours" - and they did it to great effect and with total commitment until Richards gave City the victory they needed.

 Roberto Mancini's side were frustrated for long periods at Eastlands, but also did enough to keep Reading's outstanding keeper Alex McCarthy busy as he produced a succession of fine saves and crucial blocks. 

Reading chances were few and there was unable to produce the heroic win at everton in the fifth round of the cup but had the organization to frustrate city.

city were tired from the dynamo  Kiev game on Thursday that ended in Europa League defeat, and Italian manager Mancini will be relieved to have at least delivered a Wembley appearance - and the club's first FA Cup semi-final since 1981 - as part of a return on his vast investment in City's squad.

And as City chase their first major trophy since 1976's League Cup win against Newcastle United, the prospect of United standing in their way makes the semi-final date at Wembley a mouth-watering prospect that will fire Manchester's imagination.

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Barcelona too good for the gunners

Barcelona have knocked arsenal out of Ufa champions league,the English side went into the game with confidence after beating the Catlin side at the emirates with Andre arshavin scoring the winner for the gunners in what was a dramatic first leg.

Arsenal had a great defensive game plan which distracted Barcelona style the tactics worked until the 45th minute of the game. A Cesc Fabregas mistake allowed Lionel Messi to chip a ball over keeper Manuel Almunia and slot in for Barcelona.

Arsenal levelled through a Sergio Busquets own goal before the gunners had Robin van Persie harshly sent off.

Barcelona took full advantage and went up the gears as a brilliant move led to Xavi scoring the second goal of the game making the game exciteing finsh to a briillant game.Defender Laurent Koscielny's fouled Pedro inside the box and Messi scored from the spot,sending almunia the wrong way calmly passing it to the conor of the net.

Arsenal barely had shot on goal as they spent most of the game trying to stop the Barcelona passing game.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says the referee's decision to send off Robin Van Persie for shooting after he had blown his whistle was "embarrassing" and "killed" their Champions League match against Barcelona, which the Gunners lost 3 - 1 (agg 4 - 3)
The gunner need to get over this defeat forcus the game on saterday away to manchester united.

Lionel Messi The Little Magician

Messi on his day his unplayable .His creativity is unimaginable, Messi can make a chance out of nothing his prentices on the field of play scares the defenders. He is a versatile left-footed player who can play either in the middle or on either wing, or even as a centre forward.
Not very tall Messi makes up for the lack of height in speed and agility, allowing him to change speed and direction in seconds. Making him a hard to handle for the big and tall defenders that lack of speed. Also his shot power and accuracy make him truly unique in free kick and corner situations.
Leo Messi is a calm and plays with no pressure and able to assume several responsibilities in times of need. He is a player who is destined to have a very successful career in football.
He has been compared to the legend of football Diego Maradona, and indeed Maradona himself named Messi the little magician.

Lionel Messi

Full name:

Luis Lionel Andres Messi

Birthday:

1987/06/24

Place of Birth:

Rosario, Argentina

Height:

1.69 m (5 ft 61⁄2 in)

Weight:

67 kg

Position:

Attacking midfielder/ Forward

Nickname:

The Flea

Club:

Barcelona FC

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