Tevez explains celebration

Carlos Tevez last night revealed the secret of his bizarre dummy celebration.
Tevez, 23, pledged to put a dummy in his mouth if he scored against Birmingham on New Year's Day to show he was missing his wife and young daughter Florencia, who jetted back to Argentina the day before.
The Manchester United striker admitted: "I had my celebration prepared because my family flew home to Buenos Aires on New Year's Eve and I promised them something special if I scored. I took a dummy from my daughter to show her and my wife that I am missing them.
"I miss them a lot at this time of year because normally I'd have a break and be on a beach somewhere!
John Cross, Daily Mirror Read more...

Tevez fears allayed

Carlos Tevez has sustained a badly bruised ankle after being carried off during United's narrow New Year's Day win over Birmingham.

The Argentine striker, scorer of the game's only goal, was substituted after 71 minutes, having suffered a heavy challenge late in the first half.

Despite fears that the injury could be serious, a club spokesperson told ManUtd.com: "Nothing is broken, Carlos Tevez has just got a badly bruised right ankle."

Sir Alex Ferguson has already confirmed Tevez is a major doubt for Saturday's FA Cup trip to Aston Villa, but the likely return of Wayne Rooney from a virus should provide timely compensation for the Argentine's absence. Read more...