England assistant coaches Franco Baldini and Ray Clemence were in the stands to run their eye over six potential summer stars ahead of Tuesday's 30-man provisional squad announcement.
Wright-Phillips' far-post header from Johnson's cross drew Manchester City level after Luis Boa Morte had put West Ham ahead on his return to the side after a year on the treatment table.
The two City wide-men caused West Ham problems all afternoon while West Ham goalkeeper Robert Green and Matthew Upson both acquitted themselves well.
Scott Parker was his usual tenacious self but Baldini will have left disappointed by the contribution of Carlton Cole, who has been troubled by a long-standing knee injury but hardly made any impact.
Parker had been tipped by West Ham manager Gianfranco Zola as the ideal replacement should City midfielder Gareth Barry fail to recover from an ankle injury in time.
Patrick Viera replaced Barry today while Sylvinho, Roque Santa Cruz and Wright-Phillips all came into the team following the midweek defeat to Tottenham, which had cost City a shot at Champions League qualification.
Boa Morte was making his first West Ham start since the final game of last season after finally recovering from knee ligament damage - and he marked it with a delightful goal.
With nothing for either team to play for, the match had a relaxed, end-of-term feel about it and led to an enterprising first half.
West Ham found some early space in behind Viera and Ilan almost picked out Cole with a dinked ball over the City defence before Boa Morte skewed a 25-yard shot wide.
Wright-Philips cut open the West Ham defence with a pass in behind Julien Faubert but Sylvinho's whipped cross was just too high for Santa Cruz.
Julien Faubert tested the City defence with a wicked free-kick, which Vincent Company did well to clear at the last second, before Alessandro Diamanti created the opening goal.
The Italian's crafty back-heel sent Boa Morte through on goal and the Portuguese midfielder clipped the ball over advancing City goalkeeper Marton Fulop.
But City hit back within three minutes with a far-post header from Wright-Phillips - all 5ft 6in of him - after Johnson had dug out a right-wing cross.
Johnson was making the most of his opportunity to impress and he drew strong penalty shouts from Manchester City after cutting dangerously into the box.
Johnson beat Daprela and Radoslav Kovac before going down under a challenge from Upson but referee Howard Webb was convinced the West Ham defender had got a toe to the ball.
Diamanti worked space for himself outside the City box after a driving run from Ilan and drilled a low shot which just clipped the outside of Fulop's right hand post.
But City were soon back on the attack and Johnson, this time attacking through the middle, teed up Emmanuel Adebayor who forced Green into a smart reaction save.
Santa Cruz met Johnson's subsequent corner with a clean header and should have hit the target from seven yards but his effort fell wide.
Wright-Phillips caused a scare for West Ham early in the second half when he cut in from the left wing before trying his luck from 25 yards but the shot flew harmlessly over.
Diamanti tried an acrobatic strike before Parker forced the ball to Ilan, who found himself clean through on the keeper with an excellent chance to put West Ham ahead but Fulop was quickly off his line to block the shot.
Sylvinho jinked his way past two defenders and into the box but Manuel Da Costa, one of West Ham's most improved players this season, blocked his path.
Santa Cruz rifled a shot over the bar before Pablo Zabaleta's dangerous run into the box was also blocked by Da Costa.
Tevez received a standing ovation from the West Ham supporters when he came on for Santa Cruz with 17 minutes remaining.
The Argentina striker almost marked his return with a goal but his cute attempt to lift the ball over Green came down on the roof of the net.
But the game had lost its spark and both sides rounded off their seasons with a point.
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BLUE BOY!! MANCHESTER NOT LONDON!!, Manchester (09/05/2010 at 18:18)
Congratulations to Richard Dunne for his first own goal...well played Richard..I knew it would come son...
Well played Blues, a draw was pathetic, but still spuds losing to Burnley - yet we slaughter Burnley ...funny ol game football....
Cant wait for the new season - yoonitid will still be in 750, 0000000 debt, and we will have money to buy in new players of Mancini's wish list....
City will be stronger next season, there will be players that will want to play for city, and not for money, there will be a few upsets I think when you see players being offloaded, bit I believe Bobbi will see through the wasters..
WE ARE CITY FOR LIFE -
YOONITID ARE IN BIGGGGG DEBTTTTT
GLAZERS FOR LIFE
NUFF SAID!!
Bert Trautmann's FG42 , The Eastern Front of Manchester (09/05/2010 at 18:18)
As for the game - it was OK. Still can't get over the fact we've finished 5th and I'm not exactly over the (blue) moon.
Edski Vega, Nottingham (09/05/2010 at 18:18)
5th place is a laughable conclusion for almost £500,000,000 of investment from the Shiekh...esp when you look at what Moyes has done with Everton - Yes they had another last minute match winner today while MCFC have already gone on holiday and didn't bother.....
Typical City!
Esso Blue + Space Dust, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, (09/05/2010 at 18:20)
Portsmouth Blue (09/05/2010 at 18:25)
RAGS ARE GOIN, GOIN GONE. Aug 2011, manchester (09/05/2010 at 18:26)
The old back heel M11 (09/05/2010 at 18:28)
Can't wait for next season already. There has been ups and downs but more ups. so glad i was chosen to be a blue.
Thank you City for great games and great afternoons in Mary D's Eastlands etc.
May i wish all City fans a great summer and i'll see you all in Aug ready for the nail biting, the joys of kissing someone in the next seat,the heading and kicking of every ball, listening to the great chants, and watching Tevez play with love and heart. Thats why i love my City.
A great day for Manchester, even though Norwich won.
THE BLUE MOON IS RISING, AND FAST AT THAT.
Timmy nuts, Notts (09/05/2010 at 18:30)
Bert Trautmann's FG42 , The Eastern Front of Manchester (09/05/2010 at 18:30)
Anyone know what this guy's problem is? Maybe he just hates the colour blue. Maybe his mum used to dress him in blue cotton frocks when he was a kid and he never got over it.
john blue, levenshulme (09/05/2010 at 18:34)
alan who, ancoats (09/05/2010 at 18:42)
Sam Haggar Lowestoft -MCFC-CARLOS TEVEZ ONCE A RED AlWAYS A BLUE (09/05/2010 at 18:44)
Blue Meanie Reincarnated (09/05/2010 at 18:48)
Onwards and upwards.
stan bowles, warrington (09/05/2010 at 18:52)
Phil Andrews, (ex Ardwick, Cornwall & now in Auckland) (09/05/2010 at 18:52)
CITY55,Blue Moon Rising. Mancini the new speciel one......or is he?, Manchester/Nottingham (09/05/2010 at 18:52)
Esso Blue + Space Dust, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, (09/05/2010 at 18:52)
Anyone know what this guy's problem is? Maybe he just hates the colour blue. Maybe his mum used to dress him in blue cotton frocks when he was a kid and he never got over it.
Bert Trautmann's FG42 , The Eastern Front of Manchester
9/05/2010 at 18:30
Problem: Brain Damage.
StretfordBLUE in America, Born a BLUE and Forever (09/05/2010 at 18:56)
Gilly, Belgium (09/05/2010 at 18:58)
Edski Vega, Nottingham (09/05/2010 at 19:00)
Citizen Smith!, Ardwick (09/05/2010 at 19:05)
How far have we come with our expectations to finish 5th and still feel disappointed? How many of us would have taken that at the start of the season? I know I would. We feel down because it was so close (a draw v tottingham would have done it) and we knew Champs League would have given us the edge in signing players of the highest calibre, especially with it being a World Cup year. But we're still gonna spend and we're in the Europa Cup which is a much more viable trophy for us to do well in.
Just think, we could have a squad of players who are either past their sell by date, not good enough or, some unknowns who are never gonna be good enough. Made worse with the fact that there's no money to buy anyone who will make much of a difference. Be thankful that we won't be rummaging about in bargain bins like we used to when Pearce was in charge and enjoy the Summer!
micheal ok, kilworth,county cork ireland. (09/05/2010 at 19:06)
onwads and upwards with mancini at the helm
CTID
Infijar Ken, Angola (09/05/2010 at 19:06)
9/05/2010 at 18:18
At least Rochdale got promoted (just), hey?
TruBlu132 (09/05/2010 at 19:08)
Well done to all the players, management and owners for a thoroughly entertaining season.
Thank you to all our great fans too. It has been a pleasure ladies and gentleman!
See you all next season and have a great summer.
CTID
simon23 (09/05/2010 at 19:08)
Congrats to Chelsea as well, easily the best team in the league and beaten twice by us too.