Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini says he maintains a "fantastic" relationship with chairman Khaldoon al-Mubarak.

Mancini has seen his City side blow a five-point lead in a month to now trail Manchester United by five.

He said: "My relationship with Khaldoon is fantastic.

"If he sacked me at the end of the season or next year, I would say that every manager who works with Khaldoon is very lucky. He's a really good man.

"This would not change my opinion about him or the club."