Mancini won't rule out title tilt

WOLVERHAMPTON, England: New Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini insisted his team could yet emerge as English Premier League title contenders after a 3-0 win away to Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Carlos Tevez scored twice and Javier Garrido struck a brilliant, if controversial, free-kick as City won Monday's match at Molineux in style to move to within 10 points of leaders Chelsea.

Victory also preserved their perfect record under former Inter Milan boss Mancini after the Italian began his City career by overseeing Saturday's 2-0 home win against Stoke.