The Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has said that he hopes that the striker Sergio Aguero will be available for the team in time for the match against Arsenal in a fortnight. City will be playing in this crucial away match looking to stay in touch with United at the top of the table.

For years Manchester City fans have lectured United supporters on how the reds have bought all of their success whilst City have taken a more ethical approach to gaining their limited success.

Mancini was angered when Tevez publicly criticised his training methods and is fed up with constant rumours that City’s leading goalscorer might push for a move if they fail to reach the Champions League. It might prompt a spell on the sidelines for Carlos (admittedly in the Manchester City Hospitality lounge!)

Tevez was upset by Mancini’s apparent lack of patience and sympathy when he missed vital games to return to Argentina in February after the premature birth of his daughter.