Man City striker Carlos Tevez is hoping to break the 30-goal mark for his side this season.
Argentine wants successful season at Eastlands
Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez is hoping to break the 30-goal mark for his side this season.
City kick-off their European campaign on Thursday when they take on Timisoara in their Europa League play-off first leg in Romania.
Tevez produced some scintillating performances last term following his move from rivals Manchester United and bagged 29 goals in all competitions.
This year the Argentina international wants to go one better and improve on his tally at Eastlands.
He said: "As a striker every year you set targets. I hope I can score more goals this season."
The 26-year-old had a disappointing summer as Argentina were knocked out in the quarter-finals of the World Cup in South Africa, resulting in the departure of coach Diego Maradona.
Tevez has previously admitted that he was struggling for motivation following the exit, but now he is looking forward to the new campaign, starting with City's Europa League opener.
"I am very happy," he added. "I have to say thank you to the manager (Roberto Mancini) and the players.
"All games and all competitions are very important to me. I hope to win a trophy for City."
Happy
Tevez will have to fight for his place up front for the Blues now that fiery Italian striker Mario Balotelli has moved to the club, but he is pleased at the arrival of the former Inter Milan man.
He remarked: "Mario is an excellent player. I know about him from his time at Inter Milan, where he played well."
Meanwhile, City boss Mancini is looking forward to his team's clash in Romania on Thursday.
"The Europa League is very important for me, the players and the supporters," he said.
"We play all games to win no matter the competition. But this match will be tough as it is our first game and we are away from home."
