Manchester City players have dubbed their FA Cup goalkeeper Costel Pantilimon "Massive".

Pantilimon, 26, is so big that City had to arrange for a special bed to be brought in for him during their pre-season training camp in Austria.

The former Timisoara stopper believes his huge frame can be an advantage in his job - but can also make life difficult in general.

He said: "Joe started calling me 'Massive' - I can understand why.

"When you are my size, you can't take a Mini or anything like that.

"You must drive a jeep or something big. It has it's advantages and disadvantages. And, yes, I do need a king-sized bed.

"As a keeper, you can't be the best in all things. For me, I have a disadvantage with low balls - I have to stay low every time."