Matt Lawton on the Premier League battle: Carlos Tevez is the key to title destination

15 December 2010 01:13
The Barclays Premier League has never been more competitive nor harder to predict. The key to who lifts the title next May could be Carlos Tevez. [LNB]If he stays at Manchester City, then Roberto Mancini's side can maintain a challenge to blow the title race wide open. [LNB] United we stand: Park Ji-sung (second right) scored the winner against Arsenal on Monday to shake up the title race yet again[LNB]But if Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich backs manager Carlo Ancelotti, the Argentinian's arrival could be decisive. They already have the best team but Tevez would give them just the lift they need, while taking a bit of pressure off Didier Drogba.[LNB]An unbeaten Manchester United team will, of course, scoff at such suggestions. Two points clear at the top of the table with a game to spare, they are the team to beat. And can the mercurial Arsenal recover from being out-thought by Fergie? [LNB]Chief Football Correspondent Matt Lawton assesses the title chances...[LNB] Enlarge  Enlarge  [LNB] Enlarge  [LNB] Enlarge  [LNB] EXCLUSIVE: Dear City, come and get me... love, Edin! Dzeko begs Mancini to sign himiCarlos Tevez back at Manchester City as Micah Richards reveals selling skipper would be a 'big loss'Hutton fires top four warning with promise to help Tottenham to titleFerdinand claims win over Arsenal has given United the edge in title raceLampard: Chelsea spirit will bring title (and I'll practise penalties before Utd!)[LNB] [LNB]  Explore more:People: Carlos Tevez, Roman Abramovich, Roberto Mancini, Didier Drogba, Carlo Ancelotti

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