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Micah Richards, who spent last season on loan at Fiorentina in Italy, will officially join Aston Villa on a free transfer on July 1 after his Manchester City contract expires.

The 25-year-old, who can play at full-back or in a central position, has been linked with a move away from the Etihad and he has only two years remaining on his contract.

Carlos Tevez received a similar punishment last week, with Tevez also ordered to carry out 250 hours of community service for driving while his license was suspended and without insurance.

England defender Micah Richards on Tuesday underwent an operation on his right knee after picking up an injury for Manchester City against Swansea last weekend, the Premier League champions said.

Micah Richards pointed the finger at coach Roberto Mancini after Manchester City fell to a 3-1 loss at Ajax that left their Champions League ambitions in tatters.

Liverpool striker Andy Carroll savoured his Wembley winner on Saturday after scoring the late goal that fired the Reds to victory over Everton and into the FA Cup final.

England international Phil Jagielka was left on the Everton substitutes bench for Saturday's FA Cup semi-final against Liverpool at Wembley.

Liverpool booked their second Wembley appearance of the season by beating Stoke 2-1 in the FA Cup quarter-finals at Anfield on Sunday.

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish hopes local rivals Everton can join them for an all-Merseyside FA Cup semi-final at Wembley next month.