Tevez set to be sidelined for two to three weeks

Manchester City forward Carlos Tevez has been ruled out of Saturday’s Premier League clash against Arsenal and could also miss his reunion with former club Manchester United.

Tevez suffered a knee injury during international duty with Argentina last weekend and could be sidelined for two to three weeks, according to City manager Mark Hughes.

The 25-year-old is desperate to face United, who he quit to join City in the close-season, but it looks unlikely he will recover in time for the match at Old Trafford on September 20.

“The Argentine medical people said it would be two or three weeks,” Hughes said.

“We think it might be less than that but he is a doubt for the derby next week.

“However, we will do everything in our power to get him fit because, for obvious reasons, he would love to play in that match.”

Meanwhile, City will wait for the results of scans on Robinho’s ankle injury before deciding whether the Brazilian will face the Gunners.

“He had a little bit of swelling on the ankle,” Hughes added. “We do not think there is a significant injury there but it is best to check to make sure there is no stress fracture.

“Once we get the results we can decide whether he plays on Saturday or not.”