Silva delighted to have Tevez back for title run-in

Midfielder David Silva has welcomed Carlos Tevez’s return to Manchester City and backed the Argentinian to play a key role in the title race.

Silva met Tevez at the training ground yesterday morning as the process of reintegrating the striker into the Premier League leaders’ first-team squad began.

Manager Roberto Mancini has said Tevez could be back playing in two or three weeks after accepting an apology from the 28-year-old for his recent conduct.