Everton suspends Jo

LIVERPOOL: Everton striker Jo was suspended for an undetermined period by manager David Moyes on Friday for returning to Brazil without permission. On a season's loan from Manchester City, Jo has been sidelined with a knee injury but Moyes is furious the striker went home without consulting him. "Jo went without permission and he's therefore been suspended," Moyes said. Jo scored five goals in 11 appearances during a similar loan deal last season for Everton, and has contributed two in 12 this term, scoring in the League Cup and Europa League.

Mancini praises Tevez

MANCHESTER: Manchester City coach Roberto Mancini hailed Carlos Tevez's goal-scoring record on Saturday as the Argentine striker eyed an emotional cup clash with former club Manchester United. Tevez has hit 12 goals since leaving Old Trafford last year and will get the chance to add to that total when the Manchester rivals clash in the League Cup semi-finals on Wednesday. "Carlos Tevez has been outstanding," said Mancini. "He is a world-class striker who is in top form. To score eight goals during December was an incredible effort," said Mancini.