Richards eyes up derby return

Micah Richards is eyeing next month's Manchester derby clash at Old Trafford for his long-awaited comeback.

The Manchester City defender has been on the sidelines since the end of October after he picked up a knee meniscus tear against Swansea City.

The 24-year-old was expected back after Christmas by boss Roberto Mancini - just as City's title own defence began to flat-line.

But Richards is hoping he can still have something to smile about this season when the Blues squad returns from the international break.

City will go to rivals United on 8th April and although the title now seems destined for the red side of Manchester, they would dearly love a repeat of last season's amazing 6-1 victory.

Richards says: "In the last 10 days I have been training outside again, doing two days of running and then a recovery day after that.

"I think the Newcastle game next week will come too soon for me. Realistically, I'm looking more to the away game at United and then maybe the FA Cup semi-final.

"I will be trying my best to get back into the squad and getting a feel for everything again."

City's last remaining hope of silverware this season is the FA Cup, with Mancini's men 2.37 to lift the trophy, while potential semi-final opponents Manchester United and Chelsea are 4.00 and 4.50 respectively.

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