Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini does not want Shay Given to leave in January.

Given is resigned to being no better than back-up to Joe Hart should he remain at the club.

Aston Villa and AS Roma have been linked with the Irishman.

But Mancini is still hoping reports of a potential move to Roma prove wide of the mark.

"I hope he can stay," said the Italian.

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