Manchester City have NOT charged Carlos Tevez with refusing to play at Bayern Munich.

City have charged Carlos Tevez with failing to warm up against Bayern Munich - and NOT with refusing to play, reports the Mirror.

City's ability to hit Tevez with a severe punishment may now be compromised by the reduced charge and the confused picture of events the written evidence is believed to present.

It is believed that the Tevez camp will fight any disciplinary action against the striker and are prepared to take the case to a Premier League tribunal.