Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini believes his team's title bid will speed up now, with several key players returning to the club from injuries and national duties.

He is also aware that the return of striker Carlos Tevez can add more firepower to his team's attack, which seemingly has lost the razzle-dazzle it displayed during the first four months of this year's season.

They will move into overdrive once Kolo and Yaya Toure return from the African Nations Cup this week.