Twice in a Blue Moon for Tevez

CARLOS TEVEZ had what must be the final word – for now – in the debate that followed his transfer across Manchester this summer when his two goals earned City a slender first leg advantage in their Carling Cup semi-final with United, a result that gives his club a “51 per cent” chance of reaching the Final.

Ryan Giggs’ first derby goal since 1996 handed United the lead but Tevez hit back clinically.

In a tie full of ill-feeling, police were investigating claims that a cigarette lighter was thrown at United defender Patrice Evra in the second half and of cases of missiles being thrown by fans at each other.