Tevez destroyed by derby defeat

24 April 2010 12:32
Carlos Tevez admits Manchester City were left in tatters after the derby defeat but he expects a response in the 'war' for fourth place.[LNB] Roberto Mancini's side suffered injury-time heartbreak to Manchester United as a 1-0 defeat at Eastlands handed Tottenham the initiative in the race for the Champions League.[LNB]Tevez believes City must now win their remaining games of the season if they are to finish in the coveted fourth spot, starting with Saturday evening's trip to an Arsenal side who have seen their title challenge slip away. [LNB]"The defeat to Manchester United was incredible and it would destroy the morale of any squad," said the Argentina international in the Daily Mirror.[LNB]"But we have recovered because the race for fourth place is still open.[LNB]"For us each match left this season is a final and our objective is to win at Arsenal.[LNB]"The fight for fourth place is a war and our first battle comes there.[LNB]"Fourth position is still possible but if we want to do that we are obliged to win all our remaining matches.[LNB]"Arsenal are missing many players through injury and for them the title has virtually gone for this season.[LNB]"But that doesn't mean they will be treating the match against us like a friendly. They will generate many problems for us and it won't be easy to win."

Source: Team_Talk