Mark Hughes believes Craig Bellamy, who joined Manchester City during the January transfer window, is having a positive impact at Eastlands. "It was a very simple equation for me," said Hughes.

"I needed to bring in a guy that had drive and personality and outstanding pace, which would give us a threat that we didn't have before Craig came.

"The fact that he is able to stretch teams and give them a problem with his pace and ability on the ball, that enables other players in our team to have more space."

Hughes also believes that Bellamy's infectious personality and desire to win can only be beneficial to those around him.

"I think it is important to have players who have that will and that mentality and certainly Craig has that in abundance," he added.

"I think it's good for the dressing room. As they gel as a group, because it's still very early, once they get three or four games together, I think you will see that mentality come to the fore even more."