Guadalajara have given up hope of signing Nery Castillo on loan after their latest attempt to acquire the Shakhtar Donetsk striker was delayed.

Mark Hughes flew out to Abu Dhabi on Tuesday reassured there is nothing wrong at Manchester City that a couple of victories will not put right.

Mexican giants Guadalajara are very close to signing Nery Castillo on loan, according to club vice-president Nestor de la Torre.

Mark Hughes has defended Richard Dunne following the Manchester City captain’s error-prone display in the Premier League defeat by Tottenham.

Manchester City captain Richard Dunne is doubtful for the UEFA Cup Group A match against FC Twente at Eastlands on Thursday.

Man City boss Mark Hughes has hinted he will turn to the experience of Benjani and Darius Vassell against FC Twente.

Manchester City have received a double dose of good injury news after Darius Vassell and Benjani came through a reserve clash on Monday.

Micah Richards is willing to continue playing out of position at left-back for Manchester City, despite struggling in the 2-0 defeat at Bolton.

Manchester City manager Mark Hughes has warned his side not to dismiss Bolton as long-ball merchants ahead of Sunday’s Reebok Stadium showdown.

Manchester City manager Mark Hughes is sure Bolton counterpart Gary Megson can handle the pressure being piled upon him.