EXCLUSIVE: We back Hughes! Tevez hits out over pressure on boss

Carlos Tevez led an impassioned defence of Mark Hughes from the Manchester City dressing room that proves the players are firmly behind their manager.City's in-form Argentina striker, spoke out as the side reel from their 3-0 defeat at Tottenham. Reports that City chief executive Garry Cook asked Guus Hiddink's agent about the Dutchman's plans beyond next summer have undermined Hughes' position at a critical time. Backing the boss: Carlos Tevez believes the pressure on boss Mark Hughes is overstated and that, despite their midweek humbling at Spurs, City should stick with himBut Tevez said: 'It would be a massive backward step for this club if Mark Hughes leaves now. We need calm and stability to take the club forward. People should not panic.  Crisis point: If Manchester City lose to Sunderland, Mark Hughes is on his wayEnter Guus? Man City approach former Chelsea boss Hiddink over switchHeat is on Hughes: Man City boss has to lift the gloom at EastlandsMANCHESTER CITY v Sunderland: Nigel De Jong banned for Black Cats matchMANCHESTER CITY FC

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