Manchester City owner Sheikh Mansour insists he keeps close tabs on the club.

Sheikh Mansour admits he speaks daily with City chairman Khaldoon al-Mubarak.

"He and I speak about City almost daily," Sheikh Mansour told the Daily Mail. "No. Actually pretty much daily. I think we have the ideal understanding and working rhythm. It allows me to be involved as much or as little as my schedule will allow."

Although he has only attended one match in person at the Etihad Stadium, Sheikh Mansour finds a way to ensure he watches all City's fixtures.

"I love watching the games," he says. "That's ultimately what is most important. At the end of the day, I am a fan and live the games in the same way as every other fan. I watch the games wherever I am in the world."