Hughes praises strike force
Bellamy has been one of City's star performers and set up Tevez's second goal
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Tuesday, 29, Sep 2009 12:10
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Manchester City mananger Mark Hughes praised strikers Carlos Tevez and Craig Bellamy after his side's 3-1 victory over West Ham.
Tevez - who played a vital role for West Ham as they avoided relegation three years ago - scored his first two league goals for City, with Bellamy supplying the cross for his second.
"All night Carlos Tevez and Craig Bellamy were a real handful for the opposition, they couldn't handle them," said Hughes.
"It was hard for West Ham to stop them from having an influence because their movement and energy was outstanding.
"We executed our game plan perfectly. I think the movement and positioning of our guys, getting into good areas and causing the opposition problems was there for all to see."
Hughes was also pleased to see Roque Santa Cruz make his debut and midfielder Michael Johnson return after a year out with a groin injury.
"We were also able to get Roque Santa Cruz and Michael Johnson, who has been out for a long time, on at the end so they were another couple of positives on a night of positives," he added.
Meanwhile, Hammers boss Gianfranco Zola admitted his side must work hard to improve after picking up only four points from their opening six games.
"We didn't play in the first 45 minutes. When you play a team like City and you concede so much then it is very difficult to come back," he said.
"I think this will be an important week for us, we will have to work hard. There are many things we need to concentrate on.
"We are much better than we are showing right now."