Vincent Kompany headed home powerfully at the stroke of half-time to give Manchester City a precious 1-0 lead an advantage they hung on to when the full-time whistle was blown at the Etihad Stadium.

The highly anticipated title showdown between defending champions United and noisy neighbors City began with the Red Devils enjoying a three-point lead at the summit but ended with the Citizens leapfrogging them on goal difference.

Manchester City player Carlos Tevez spent the day yesterday competing in wheelbarrow races at the beach with his two daughters while the future of his professional services continued to remain a mystery.

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With no news from the Union, or anywhere else I can find, on the team's draw with Florida Gulf Coast University on Saturday other than this tweet, our featured image today is of a crate of oranges. No information about lineups, formations, who stood out, no photos, nothing. Meanwhile the Internet is littered with reports, video, analysis of the preseason games of other MLS teams.

On Tuesday, Carlos Tevez issued an apology to Manchester City Football Club. Despite this apparent show of remorse, Roberto Mancini should refrain from using the Argentinean striker regularly. Even though City are currently in need of a few more...
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Tonight is the third of four big games for RDM and his Chelsea side as we travel to Manchester.

Off the back of four wins from four we have confidence leading into the game and rightly so but its important to take each game as it comes and we have to be aware of the threat City will pose tonight.

TweetManchester City fell seven points behind Manchester United after losing 1-0 to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on a decisive day in the Premier League title race. There was something eerily poetic about Mikel Arteta's 87th minute strike which not only gave Arsenal a priceless 1-0 win over title chasers Manchester City, but also condemned [.

Some thoughts then:

Manchester City look a good team to me, but not as good a team as they should be. Carlos Tevez could have had this league sewn up some time ago, and the fact that they needed the 95th minute of the last game of the season suggests some under-achievement. They'll win the next few though I imagine.

At current pace, the Manchester Derby could settle right below Clasico levels in a few years time. The spending and success on the blue side of town will only breed animosity, while history still remains firmly in the red half of town.

Plus Carlos Tevez will be involved* and nothing fans the flames like a sign celebrating Fergie's ultimate demise.

At current pace, the Manchester Derby could settle right below Clasico levels in a few years time. The spending and success on the blue side of town will only breed animosity, while history still remains firmly in the red half of town.

Plus Carlos Tevez will be involved* and nothing fans the flames like a sign celebrating Fergie's ultimate demise.

TweetCarlos Tevez has sparked controversy after unveiling a poster with the message RIP Fergie scribbled across it during Manchester City's Premier League trophy parade. The banner was handed to Tevez by a Manchester City fan during Monday's open-top bus parade through the streets of Manchester. It was of course a cheeky reference to Sir Alex [.

The winter transfer window in Europe is set to close today, and teams are still scrambling to fill vacancies and address needs for the second half of their respective seasons.

While we don't seem likely to have any megastars making winter transfer moves, despite resurgent rumors of Carlos Tevez to AC Milan, there is still some serious talent changing addresses.

Three months and £10 million in fines after refusing Roberto Mancini's request that he warm up a second time during a Champions League match and then fleeing back to Argentina without permission, Carlos Tevez has apologized to the club that could not sell him. The following is a transcript of Tevez's apology, with the help of his adviser Kia Joorabchian, to the man who vowed that Carlos would never play for City again.

Richmond Kickers head coach Leigh Cowlishaw is interviewed about the concept of cost-free youth academies and what that means for youth soccer in America. We suggest a few improvements for the MLS All-Star Game, discuss Carlos Tevez' apology, Eddie Johnson's press conference and ask the question: Would Liverpool fans rather have the Carling Cup trophy or a spot in next season's Champions League?

A crafty Scandinavian TV crew took ladders to Manchester City's Carrington training ground to get a glimpse of Carlos Tevez's return to action. The Argentine prodigal son made his City comeback in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Preston North End yesterday. But Norway's 2 Sporten were not going to let some closed doors getting in their [.

Tottenham, City and Liverpool must fight form and history this weekend - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

The Premier League title and the Champions League places are far from a done deal. Both Manchester City and Tottenham have blown healthy leads in first and third place respectively to fall down to second and fourth, and while City's depth and sheer quality (not to mention a recall for Carlos Tevez) may yet save their title challenge, Tottenham don't have that wild card to call upon.

Manchester United lost at Wigan, Manchester City cruised at home, and Arsenal blanked Wolves in the English Premier League on April 11, 2012.

Manchester City 4-0 West Bromwich Albion

A dominating performance from Man City who gained ground in the title race. It was a rare start for Carlos Tevez who ended up scoring in the 60th minute.

Man City thrashed Norwich, Swansea blanked Blackburn, and much more in the English Premier League on April 14, 2012.

Norwich City 1-6 Manchester City

A dominating win for Manchester City who keep their title hopes alive. Carlos Tevez scored a hat trick in a rare start while Sergio Aguero had a brace.

By Chris Wright

In which Sky Sports' resident golf expert Simon Holmes picks apart Carlos Tevez's post-hat trick goal celebration against Norwich in painful, excruciating, eye-watering detail marking the Man City striker down for his chicken wing action, lapse elbows and his effeminate finish.

Manchester City and Manchester United meet to night in one of the most anticipated derby ties since 1968, when United relinguished their title to their noisey neighbours City. But is this tie a winner takes all? It could if United win, if City win it will just go down to the final dfay of the season.

Probably not Carlos Tevez's brightest moment here with the Argentine striker snapped holding up a "R.I.P. Fergie sign at the parade of Man City's Premier League trophy tonight in the streets of Manchester.
I mean its understandable that City are excited and want to celebrate, but to make a sign like this, and then for a professional to actually hold up the sign in front of thousands of City fans?

As the January transfer window kicks into high gear, the name many football fans are most eager to see on the move is Carlos Tevez. The now infamous saga between the Manchester City striker and Roberto Mancini seems destined to end in days if not hours, with Italian Serie A to be the Argentine's destination.

As the January transfer window kicks into high gear, the name many football fans are most eager to see on the move is Carlos Tevez. The now infamous saga between the Manchester City striker and Roberto Mancini seems destined to end in days if not hours, with Italian Serie A to be the Argentine's destination.

"I think even I should go back and play"- Carlton Palmer is now pondering over a comeback after hearing about Scholes and Henry

. "Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go home and have a heart attack."- Andy Carroll after scoring a goal.

"Oo-Oo-Ah-Ahaaaa" -No, this is not an orgasm, it was Carlos Tevez talking to the press about going to AC Milan

"I want a bottle of strawberry syrup before every match"- Demba Ba asks for a revised deal after kicking Manchester United's arse

The English premier league never ceases to amuse me.

Host Kevin is joined by Serie A Weekly writers Owen Neilson and Ryan Ross to discuss all the surprises and events from the first half of the Italian Serie A 2011-12 season. Podcast topics include, Juventus, Milan and Inter, players like Jovetic, Klose, Djibril Cissé and Simone Pepe, a Best XI, and also a few words on racism in football.

It's Milan Derby weekend and if you're all like "Snoozefest time!"... STEP ASIDE, per favore! It's not about the derby but rather the culture surrounding it. All the Uncle Giovannis who are preparing their premium Neapolitan pasta sauces at this very moment will only serve it at 8pm tomorrow because that's how the Italianos roll!

Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez has been found guilty of gross misconduct and fined six weeks' wages after flying home to Argentina without permission, a club source told Reuters. Tevez has been in Argentina since November as his agents try and negotiate a move to AC Milan.

City have obviously had enough of Tevez's antics and told Reuters:

"In response to speculation, the club confirms that Carlos Tevez was found guilty by a disciplinary hearing on 21 December of gross misconduct for serious breaches of contract and was fined six weeks' wages," the source said.

According to the Daily Mirror on Sunday, Manchester City have rejected an offer from ­Liverpool to swap Carlos Tevez for Andy Carroll.

According to the exclusive in the newspaper, Liverpool approached Man City's Football ­Administration Officer Brian Marwood with the offer 48 hours ago, just hours after beating the Blues in the Carling Cup semi-final.

The transfer activities in the premier league has been set ablaze with just 3...

Manchester City lost their 3 point advantage at the top of the Premier League after a 1-0 defeat at Everton with In The Stands' Rolly Pelovangu arguing that boss Roberto Mancini should bring back Carlos Tevez asap It is a well known fact that most people have very short memories not least where football is [.

Last month, I conducted a survey on this site asking if Liverpool fans would be happy if the club signed Carlos Tevez, and over 63% of fans who took part in the poll voted yes. Liverpool legend Steve Nicol was asked yesterday if he would like to see Tevez at Anfield, and he gave a completely different answer.

Manchester City's Carlos Tevez is one of the most maligned players in the Premier League at the moment, and Liverpool legend Steve Nicol recently argued that "the football world would think a lot less about Mancini if he does decide to let him come back". Nicol's former team-mate Mark Lawrenson seems to be a lot more forgiving though, and he believes Tevez could still play an important role for

Of all of the options Carlos Tevez was looking at over the last few months, returning to the field for Manchester City was likely the last on the list. But it's getting closer to happening.

Tevez returned to Manchester and had a physical with the club's doctors on Tuesday ahead of a surprise return to the club after three months away from the team.

Oh, what would Maradona say about this? The final episode of "Tevez y Mancini La Ópera de Amor" has finally come to a close on all of you. But fear not, because although Man City went out of their way to come up with a personalised training plan for him upon his return yesterday, Tevez wants to contest the €12 million fine they have slapped on him.

We should pay more attention to FC Basel 'keeper Yann Sommer. He's matured into quite the hottie while we've been busy with other things, hasn't he?

We're warming to this observations business. It's quick, easy and most importantly, allows us to sneak out of the office for an extended lunch break.

Image: REUTERS/Paulo Whitaker.

Let's offer a hearty, handsy Kickette welcome to Chen ZhiZhao, who has just signed for Brazil side Corinthians.

Happy Friday, y'all!

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Hey Man, Nice Shot: Spineless acts of retribution over perceived personal slights are a way of life at Kickette Towers.

I hope like me everyone had a goodnight relaxed, in the knowledge that we do not have to play again until next Tuesday night.

In a game where I thought during the first half especially Liverpool, could have put at least a couple of goals past us.

The hero of the match for me was our goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny.

Alexandre Pato was linked on a number of occasions with potential transfers to Spain and England as well as French club PSG. The figures which were discussed ranged from £35 to £45 million. Milan seemed reluctant to release Pato and the young Brazilian remained with the club.

However, with the striker suffering from one injury after another, some have begun to express their frustration with his numerous injuries.

By Chris Wright

After coming through a behind-closed doors training match last week, Carlos Tevez made his competitive and public Man City return with the reserv.... sorry, the 'Elite Development Squad' in a game against Bolton in the Manchester Senior Cup last night following his five month jaunt in limboville.

Manchester City's Edin Dzeko recently had trouble memorizing his script in front of the club's cameras, so he ordered everyone in the room to "LEAVE!" Of course, a few of City's staff members weren't aware of these arrangements, so they continued filing into the room, much to the amusement of the camera crew.

It's unlikely the truth about the row between Carlos Tevez and Roberto Mancini affair will ever be known, but if at the end of the season the blue side of Manchester were to miss out by say a point or even two, some hard questions may well be asked of the gaffer.
Unsurprisingly, his opposite number at Old Trafford, Sir Alex Ferguson, at one congratulated him on his handling of a mess from which nobody has emerged with any great credit, as those betting Premiership money will know.