Benjani Mwaruwari is ready to battle for his place if Manchester City make more attacking signings in January.

"I am really happy the boss is showing such faith in me," Zimbabwe striker Benjani told the Manchester Evening News.

"Being selected regularly means a lot to me and I will keep working hard to make sure that doesn't change.

"We all know that there will be new players coming into the club in January and I am absolutely looking forward to it.

"If you play amongst the best then it rubs off and people don't realise your faults and if you play and train with good quality players then you end up improving yourself.

"Bringing in new top-quality players will add to the challenge and give the manager options. It will be good for everyone - the players, the coaches and the supporters. I welcome it and I am very happy here."