Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has said that he is ready to fight for his place in the City's first-team.

Manager Manuel Pellegrini, last week, suggested that the Belgian defender no longer guarantees a first-team place at Etihad Stadium.

"It's always been the case at City. There's been many defenders for that position since I've been there," Kompany said following City's 0-0 draw with Manchetser United.

"It's not just one season when there's been big signings and big players come in. It's necessary.

"Sometimes you get the best out of a team with that competition but that's true for every position, not just my position."