Chris Hughton is the current bookies favourite to replace Roberto Di Matteo as West Brom manager…

Manchester City’s star striker Carlos Tevez says he is unconcerned by the prospect of being booed in the Manchester derby at Old Trafford on Saturday.

Third-placed City take on Tevez’s former team and Premier League leaders, Manchester United, in a match that could have a bearing on the destination of the title this season.

Tevez, who upset United fans when he moved to Manchester City in 2009, told the Daily Mirror: “I don’t care if people boo me. It doesn’t bother me and I’m not worried about going there.

“There was much booing last year, but I understand.

“As a supporter, you will defend your club and I play for the opposing team now.”

Tevez was admired by United fans throughout his two-year spell at Old Trafford for his all-action attitude and he is proving a hit with City fans, having scored 20 goals already this season.

He added: “United fans can’t say that I didn’t give everything when I was there.

“Maybe some United fans still don’t understand why I left.

“But I’m a professional footballer and being booed is a price I must pay sometimes. It doesn’t affect me at all.”

Chris Hughton is the current bookies favourite to replace Roberto Di Matteo as West Brom manager…

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