Carlos Tevez targets Wembley return for Manchester City

20 April 2011 09:10
Carlo Tevez says he knew Manchester City would beat rivals United in the FA Cup and is now desperate to return for next month's final at Wembley against Stoke.[LNB]The City captain is nursing a hamstring injury and missed last weekend's semi-final success since he was in Milan having treatment.[LNB]While his chances are rated as 50/50 of making a comeback on May 14, the Argentine striker is hopeful he can lead Roberto Mancini's side to their first trophy in 35 years.[LNB] Comeback trail: Tevez is determined to return from a hamstring injury in time for the FA Cup final showdown with Stoke[LNB]'I have played in the cup for three teams and know what an important competition it is. In some countries the domestic cup is not important,'said Tevez.[LNB]'But because of the history and of what the FA Cup means to the supporters it carries more significance.[LNB]'It always has a special atmosphere because of that and I'm sure the game will be an amazing occasion.'[LNB]Tevez, 27, is confident City can treat their fans to enough memorable day in the capital and finally add silverware to their trophy cabinet after years without any success.[LNB] Derby delight: Tevez wants City to now go on and win the cup after beating rivals United in the semi-final[LNB]'We are playing well and we have a chance to achieve something big for Manchester City,' he said.[LNB]'For the club, owners and fans. As a player you want to play in the big occasions.[LNB]'I played at Wembley once for United against Everton in the semi-finals.We lost the penalty shoot-out so it's not a happy memory.[LNB]'United have been winning the games that we felt we could win - but we felt Saturday was an opportunity to beat them and dedicate an historic win to our supporters.'[LNB] Ferguson feud ref Atkinson to take charge of FA Cup final at WembleyRedknapp calls on FA to switch crunch City v Stoke date amid Euro fears Bologna block Man City bid for ?17.5m-rated Uruguay star RamirezAll the Manchester City news, features and opinion [LNB]  Explore more:People: Roberto Mancini Places: Milan

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