Robinho seeking a return to earlier magic moments

MANCHESTER: Robinho was christened the "magic man" at Manchester City earlier this season following his British record 32.5 million pounds ($48.49 million) arrival from Real Madrid in the final minutes of the August transfer window.

But eight months on, the only magic that the Brazilian forward is seemingly producing for Mark Hughes's team is his increasingly worrying ability to disappear just when his talents are required more than ever.

The 25-year-old has endured a turbulent first season in English football with City.