Man City No2 Bowen: No moaning from fringe players

Manchester City No2 Mark Bowen says there's no moaning from the fringe players in the opening weeks of the season.

Bowen told City's website: "As Mark has said, all the players have to get used to it.

"He will pick what he feels is the best team to go and win every game. He knows that when you get the result and win, maybe it's easier for the players out of the team to understand that it's all for the benefit of the Club.

"The players who are on the bench are fully behind the team - it's handshakes all round, pats on the back and wishing the lads who are playing all the best in the game. That sort of spirit bodes well for us.

"There were a lot of questions being asked before the season started about how Mark was going to keep these players happy. People thought it would be difficult. They know the game very well, and if they see on the training ground the way their team-mates are performing, that healthy respect carries through to the weekend.

"They are more willing to accept that 'it's my turn this week to sit and watch and rest'. They are more ready to accept that when there are top players in the team."

 
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