Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini knows Carlos Tevez will be up for tonight's Carling Cup semi against Manchester United.

Mancini will be pinning his hopes on Tevez to do some damage to his old club, having left Old Trafford in such acrimonious circumstances last summer.

"I hope that Carlos can score goals because he is an ex-United player," said Mancini.

"But it is important that the squad plays well. And we must not forget this match is over two games."