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Dan Brown

Manchester United villain was forced to deny he celebrated goal by goading Sir Alex FergusonManchester United features

After impressing at West Ham, Carlos Tevez was highly sought-after. Despite registering just seven goals and four assists in his only season for the Hammers, the striker was lauded for his work rate, passion and determination to succeed.

While there were issues relating to his third-party ownership by Media Sports Investment, which ultimately resulted in changes to both Premier League and FIFA regulations, his time in London is remembered fondly by West Ham fans. His goal against Manchester United in May 2007 saw the Irons secure top-flight survival after Sheffield United failed to beat Wigan Athletic on the same day.

Tevez had, despite some off-field issues, become a hero for the Hammers, so his departure unsurprisingly disappointed some supporters. Their loss, though, was certainly United's gain.

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