Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini is convinced Carlos Tevez is primed for a huge performance at Manchester United tonight.

For City, Tevez has 13 goals from his last 11, including both in the 2-1 Carling Cup semifinal first-leg win, and 17 in total.

Mancini said: "I am happy Carlos plays for us because he is a top player. He's been outstanding.

"He is a world-class striker who is in top form. Carlos is not just putting the ball in the net, his movement and pace worries defenders - and he is clever too.

"His team ethic is fantastic and he has a good understanding with the players around him."