Manchester City boss Mark Hughes is satisfied the club's new owners won't interfere with football matters.

Hughes said: "Football matters are my department. Those are decisions that I make. That's what I have been told and that is what I expect.

"I have been assured that football matters are my remit and that is the way that it should be.

"From the discussions I have had with them, they would appear to regard myself and my staff as an asset. I agree with them - but then I suppose I would!"