Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has handed manager Mark Hughes a vote of confidence.

Hughes' position has come under scrutiny following the 2-1 home defeat against Tottenham, with some reports claiming the club's Abu Dhabi owners could even seek to appoint a new manager before the January transfer window.

But Al Mubarak, who met with Hughes on Saturday, has now moved to reassure the Welshman about his future.

"We are calm and under control and we on the board have the highest regard for Mark," he said. "I am personally committed to him as I am committed to the partnership between executive chairman Garry Cook, Mark and myself.

"This is a winning team that is going through a learning curve right now. Thankfully I do not read the newspapers that are saying he is under pressure but I find it incredible.

"I am told that there are reports that we are associated with two different coaches and that we are about to sign them. It is rubbish."

He added: "While January is going to be an interesting opportunity for Mark to improve the team, this is an exciting dynasty we are building and we are only in the first two months.

"I think people will see then that we have good foundations in place in the team, we have a good coach and that we will be upgrading in terms of players. Hopefully the results will come."