Carlos Tevez to start against Arsenal?

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini could start Carlos Tevez in Sunday's crunch Premier League tie against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.

The Argentine striker has not started a game for City in six months following his row with Mancini over his alleged refusal to come off the bench against Bayern Munich last year.

However, the 28-year-old has been named as a substitute for the Blues' last three matches.

Despite the expected return of Sergio Aguero from injury, Tevez could be named in the starting lineup this weekend, according to The Mirror.

A win for City could temporarily move them to within two points of league leaders Manchester United.