"Ferguson is history for me but I know that he is scared of playing against us," Tevez told Globoesporte.

"It's dangerous for Ferguson's objectives and for him to criticize Manchester City. "

Tevez responds to comments from the Manchester United boss writing off City's chances of making it to the top four this season.

The Argentine left United in the summer after two years at Old Trafford, and Fergie showed little interest to hold on to the tenacious forward.

Big-spenders City have maximum points from their first two Premier League games after beating Blackburn and Wolves.