Richards set for City return

Micah Richards could return to the Manchester City squad for tomorrow's trip to Everton.

The full–back has been missing for six weeks with a hamstring injury but manager Roberto Mancini is ready to hand Richards a place on the bench.

Pablo Zabaleta and Nigel de Jong have recovered from minor knocks but Carlos Tevez (hamstring) is not expected to be involved as the Blues close in on a Champions League spot.

Tevez and Mancini could be on an FA Cup collision course.

The Manchester City striker is desperate to feature in the May 14 showdown with Stoke at Wembley.

Tevez is convinced another week’s training will do the trick.

But that isn’t enough for Mancini, who feels the 26–year–old has to play some part against Tottenham at Eastlands on Tuesday if he is to stand any chance of being involved.