Tevez could be Hammers’ relegation battle saviour, says Curbishley

CARLOS TEVEZ can go one better than Paolo di Canio by becoming the West Ham hero who saves the club from relegation.

Di Canio is an Upton Park legend despite failing to save the Hammers in 2003, while Tevez’s goals and graft have at least given them a chance of survival this season after looking certainties for the drop a month ago.

With West Ham five points from safety with seven games to play, Tevez’s future at Upton Park beyond this season is uncertain but the Argentina forward has taken up the challenge of keeping the club in the top flight.