Manchester City owner Sheikh Mansour has addressed fans in today's match programme.

Sheikh Mansour reflected on his ten years of ownership - and what is planned for the next ten.

"So what do the next ten years hold? I know you all remain ambitious and so do I," he wrote.

"It feels that we are only half way up our Everest. There is much more to do and there is much more to win. That is why you will continue to see us strive to recruit the very best talent into this club and its sister organisations in all functions and at all levels."

"Khaldoon and I know that we will not get everything right all the time. As we continue on this journey I would ask you to please always bear with us and please be assured that, even when we stumble, we will try to remain true to our values and to make you proud of what we do and how we do it on your behalf.

"Over the last ten years I have learned a lot more about what it is to be a City fan. I understood quickly why 40 points is important - and why inflatable bananas (and now sharks!) still make an appearance. And whilst I don't have a Lamborghini, I was very tempted to get one a few years ago. It has been a most enjoyable education for me.

"That said, what I have always known is that players and management will come and go from our Club, but you the fans are permanent. I will not forget that. I hope you have enjoyed these last ten years and I promise the next ten will be no less exciting."