Norwich

Sergio Aguero is class isn't he. What a great player - pace, movement, can strike a ball, and great attitude. You can also say most of those things about his compatriot who also got on the scoresheet once or twice yesterday.

I think Mancini has handled it well. Although he did announce he would never play again, it was in the immediate aftermath when tempers were still running high, and he softened his stance almost straight away. There have been times when I, like most fans I'd imagine, have thought that we're better off without him, but saying that I think Mancini has done as well as could be expected.

One of the many problems with the transfer window is that this situation can arise. A club can be stuck with a player who doesn't want to play, which of course can mean that one of their most valuable assets is effectively rendered worthless. What then?

I don't agree with the Ferguson 'cross me once, you're dead to me' mentality. Football clubs are not the Mafia, people make mistakes and have changes of heart. I'm sure there are workplaces, families, Sunday league teams even where this kind of thing has happened, but people apologise, forgive, generally behave like mature adults. I'm sure that everyone involved is big enough to put it behind them.

This is not to say I'm sure it's in our best interests to keep Tevez next season. This is not exactly an isolated incident, and he has been involved in various silliness before. Can Carlitos be trusted not to do something similar next season? I don't know if we can take that gamble. I'll happily take a couple more hat-tricks this season, but I'd need a lot of convincing that he has changed his character before I'm desperate to keep him.

Great performance though, despite a couple of nervous moments at 2-1. For the last goal, I don't think Norwich touched it from Hart's roll out to it hitting the net. And what a pass from Aguero. Hopefully a strong finish to the season will convince the owners not to sack Mancini, not because I'm a huge fan (I love his press conferences, not so sure about his substitutions/team selections) but because I think stability is important. Bring on Wolves!