Manchester City boss Mark Hughes has no problem with the sack rumours swirling around him.

"It is not something that I've been surprised at," he said.

"In fact, it was something I was looking forward to when I got the job. I welcome this kind of pressure and scrutiny. This is the level that I want to be at.

"There are demands, there is expectation and I know that comes with the job. It stimulates me. I think it enables myself and my staff to really focus our minds and work better."