Some football fans may feel that the FA Cup semi finals should not be played at Wembley and that by doing so, part of the magic of the competition is lost. However, emerging from Wembley Park on Saturday afternoon with the national stadium bathed in sunshine was enough to fill even the most critical of supporters with excitement. Championship outfit Reading faced the Premier League's in-form side Arsenal in the evening kick, with the winner coming up against one of Aston Villa or Liverpool in a bid to lift the FA Cup next month. The Royals started brightly, but it was Arsenal who had the first decent opportunity of the match, with Per Mertesacker forcing Adam Federici into action. The...
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