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After scoring the only goal to beat Birmingham at Old Trafford, the South American eventually had to be replaced after failing to shrug off a hefty first-half bang on the ankle.

Tevez was carried into the tunnel by two members of the United's backroom staff after the final whistle, with manager Sir Alex Ferguson confirming it is unlikely he will be involved at Villa Park next week.

"It was a bad tackle and the longer the game went on, the worse the injury got," said Ferguson.

"In the end, we had to bring Carlos off. We will assess him tomorrow to see what the damage is but he is doubtful for Saturday now."

Ferguson should have a ready-made replacement for Tevez in Wayne Rooney, who missed a second successive game with a virus but is showing signs of being fine for the weekend.

The Scot explained: "It would have been a bit of a risk to play Wayne today but he should be fine for Saturday."

Sporting Life / Eurosport