Mark Hughes is confident he has the support of Manchester City's owners, despite losing the last three games.

Hughes has been heartened by a meeting with chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak.

The Welshman is also scheduled to fly out to Abu Dhabi to meet owner Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Hughes said: "I have had some great meetings with the chairman. He was at my house last night and we had discussions about the future and where we want to take the club. It was very positive.

"He understands the situation we are in at the moment. He is realistic. He knows injuries and suspensions have played a part. The key is to be stronger in future.

"I may well go out this weekend (to meet the owner). If it is not a time where diaries are open, I may go out on another date. But there is no rush."