Shay Given has told Manchester City's owners to take a leaf out of the book at rivals Manchester United.

Given, speaking at an event to ­promote the BT Paralympic World Cup, in Manchester in May, said it was ­important to have stability.

He said: "Look across Manchester and see Sir Alex Ferguson and the stability and success Manchester United have had under him, which is phenomenal.

"If you want to have a successful team it definitely works that way."