Carlos Tevez found himself the centre of controversy after steering City to a crucial victory in their bid for Champions League football. The Argentina striker took his tally to 25 for the season after scoring all three goals. They all came in the space of the 13 second-half minutes following the dismissal of Latics defender Caldwell. City in the process raised their hopes of a Champions League slot after moving above Liverpool and into fifth place. Martinez was incensed, however, and rounded on referee Stuart Attwell for dismissing Caldwell in the 55th minute. He said: "It was a key moment. I felt we were growing into the game. We were getting Manchester City a little bit frustrated. I thought we were going to finish the game strongly. "I cannot understand how you can give something you can't see. To give a red card you have to be certain. Then you are looking at the replay, it is no way it is a red-card offence. "Gary said he went in really strong and got the ball. Carlos Tevez saw it and jumped off the ground, he's the one who left both feet. "We are all human beings and we all make mistakes but to give a decision after something you don't see that is lying. You are making it up. That is hard to take. "He (the referee) said he saw Gary Caldwell with both feet off the ground. That's why he gave the red card. But Gary Caldwell only went with one foot. "That's a real injustice. My players dont deserve to be feeling the way they are now." With Wigan losing a defender, Tevez took full advantage with goals in the 72nd, 74th and 85th minutes to give City the victory they were looking for. He celebrated by waving a shin-pad with the nickname of his daughter Flopy on it - and was booked for going into the crowd after his final strike. Manager Roberto Mancini said: "It was a good performance by Carlos. He scored three important goals and we won this game. I am happy with him. "He is scoring a lot of goals and has always been a good player. He is a young player, who is improving every year. "We played better in the second half. It was important we changed the tempo and we did that."
