Goalscorer Carlos Tevez revels in Manchester derby win

Goalscorer Carlos Tevez saluted Manchester City's fans after his double saw off neighbours United in the first leg of the Carling Cup semi-final.

Former United striker Tevez gestured to his old team-mates and cupped his ears towards their bench after scoring twice in a feisty 2-1 derby win at Eastlands.

"It was special for me - but it was for the fans of City," said the Argentine.



In a controversial encounter, United defender Gary Neville appeared to have a heated touchline exchange with Tevez.

Visiting defender Patrice Evra was also unhappy, indicating to the referee that a lighter had been thrown at him from the crowd.

City take a lead to Old Trafford after 25-year-old Tevez levelled from the penalty spot before nodding in a second-half winner.

"Now I would say we have a 51% chance," said City's Italian manager Roberto Mancini.

"Carlos is an ex-Man Utd player so this game was very important for him. To score two goals was excellent."