Frankly I think we've got a good draw.
a) Liverpool is always the dangerous underdog, so playing either of the other sides would allow us to lose our focus.
b) I'd rather have a walk-over in the final.
c) We were always going to play City at some stage, and I'd rather do it over 2 legs during midweek because they're more likely to field weaker sides in those ties than at Wembley.
d) Either of the other sides will throw the kitchen sink at a semi-final tie with Liverpool - I'd rather face a side that can afford to lose, that has its focus on other competitions.
I'm not suggesting that City will be a walk-over, but there are positives.