Tevez can be our Rooney! Man City hails hitman in Champions League race

Manchester City defender Javier Garrido has insisted Carlos Tevez can be as inspirational as Wayne Rooney as they chase a place in the Champions League.Tevez inspired City to a crucial 2-1 win at Fulham on Sunday, scoring his 22nd goal of the season. City slicker: Carlos Tevez scores at Craven CottageAnd Garrido said: 'Wayne Rooney has been great for United this season. And Carlos Tevez is maybe our Rooney.'When Carlos plays, the team respond. They feel he is one player who will always give his best.' Delight: Tevez celebrates after scoring City's second goal against FulhamCity are now two points behind fourth placed Spurs with a game in hand, with Liverpool now struggling in sixth after defeat at Old Trafford.Garrido told the Manchester Evening News: 'We are in a good position, and the right frame of mind. On the spot: Wayne Rooney scored his 33rd goal of the season with a penalty in Manchester United's win over Liverpool'Ofcourse, we have to do well in the last few games most of which are athome. We have to be strong but it's in our own hands.'City now face two home games in the next week, against Everton on Wednesday and Wigan next Monday night. Robinho warns wonderkid Neymar to avoid joining Man City or ChelseaFulham 1 Man City 2: Mancini's men gain strength before big showdownsMANCHESTER CITY FC

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