Manchester City's Shaun Wright-Phillips urges side to get job done at Old Trafford

20 January 2010 12:10
Former Man United striker Tevez ensured a 2-1 first-leg for Roberto Mancini's team as City overturned Ryan Giggs's opener to claim a thrilling victory at Eastlands.[LNB]The win puts Man City on the brink of their first major final since the 1981 FA Cup Final defeat against Spurs. The club have waited even longer - 34 years - since last lifting a major trophy.[LNB] Related ArticlesGary Neville gesture under scrutinyMan City 2 Man United 1Giggs: United quality will shine throughT?z makes point to NevilleCarling Cup woe for UnitedAge of Manchester City's deference at an endBut with City fans already eyeing a trip to Wembley for the Carling Cup Final on Feb 28, England midfielder Wright-Phillips insists that they must remain focused ahead of the return leg at Old Trafford next Wednesday.[LNB]Wright-Phillips said: 'We know that the job is only half done, but we know too that we will get all the backing we need next week.[LNB]'If there are only a thousand of our fans there at Old Trafford they will make themselves heard so goodness knows what it will be like with 10,000![LNB]'But we have to make sure we give them something to sing and shout about.[LNB]'What we have to do is savour this victory and then put it aside because we have a game on Sunday night against Scunthorpe in the FA Cup that we have to win.[LNB]'We will be back in training for that match on Wednesday morning because preparation is everything.'[LNB]Although Tevez stole the headlines by consigning his former club to defeat, Wright-Phillips, back to full fitness after an ankle injury, insists that the victory was about more than one man.[LNB]He said: 'Carlos Tevez was fantastic again for us, he has been unbelievable all season.[LNB]'His energy is superb, but everyone played their part in what was a memorable win and that's a few we have had over United in recent seasons.[LNB]'From my point of view, I felt strong in terms of running for most of the match and I was glad to get some game time in.'[LNB]

Source: Telegraph