Follow Sportsmail's live coverage of the final Barclays Premier League fixture before Christmas where Manchester City host Everton. Roberto Mancini will be looking for victory that would take City to the top of the table while the Toffees are scrapping for every point to avoid being dragged into a relegation battle. Email me all your thoughts on the action at dan.ripley@dailymail.co.uk
19.30: What is it with U-turns in Manchester?
Nearly two months after Manchester United's Wayne Rooney decided to leave and sign a new contract inside a week, Carlos Tevez has followed suit and withdraws his transfer request at cross-town rivals City.
It's an incredible development for the Eastlands club and a welcome boost ahead of a pivotal game for Roberto Mancini's side. Reasons why coming up along with the team news.
Things are looking up: Carlos Tevez (left) has announced he will be staying at Manchester City
Don't attack Tevez! City boss Mancini pleads with fans to back under-fire aceMoyes working hard in his bid to lift the blues at struggling EvertonALL MANCHESTER CITY FC
Source: Daily Mail
Source: Daily Mail