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LONDON, April 5-- The coming weekend sees attention once again shared in England between the FA Cup and the Premier League. The weekend sees Wembley Stadium host the two FA Cup semifinals with Manchester City taking on Brighton on Saturday, while the Wolves face Watford on Sunday. The feel-good news surrounding Manchester City's game against a Brighton team that is struggling for form in the league is that City's England forward Raheem Sterling has paid for tickets for 550 pupils from his former school to allow them to see the game. City are the clear favorites to beat Brighton and reach their second Cup final of the season as they pursue their dream of a domestic treble and a domestic and European 'quadruple' of four titles. With the Champions League quarterfinals just around the corner, City coach Pep Guardiola may be tempted to rest some players, such as Kun Aguero who wasn't risked in the midweek win at home to Cardiff City. The Wolves sealed the signing of Mexican striker Raul Jimenez on a club record fee of 30 million pounds (around 39 million US dollars) on Thursday and Jimenez will be looking to maintain his excellent form against Watford who have had a very solid season in the top-flight. "I've never played a final as coach" commented Watford boss Javi Gracias, who added it would be the "the best achievement in this competition for sure. If I win it I don't know what I'll do." | 
