City goalkeepers staying put - Mancini

09 August 2010 09:42
Roberto Mancini has indicated he has no intention of selling either of Manchester City's top two goalkeepers, Joe Hart and Shay Given.[LNB] City boss Mancini has ruled out letting England international Hart leave the club this summer, while it appears Republic of Ireland shot-stopper Given will also be staying.[LNB]Hart's future at City has been the subject of speculation for some time after a successful season-long loan spell at Birmingham last term.[LNB]Sunderland have made an enquiry about taking the England goalkeeper on loan, while Arsenal are also reported to be interested in signing the keeper.[LNB]Monday's Daily Mirror suggested the Gunners might even enquire about Given's availability, having been knocked back over Hart.[LNB]However, Mancini insists Hart will battle it out with Given at Eastlands to be number one for the new season.[LNB]"In this moment we have two good goalkeepers and one will play and one will stay on the bench," Mancini told the Daily Telegraph.[LNB]"We play many games, a lot of games, in one year - three games every week - so we could play both goalkeepers. [LNB]"I have an idea who will play in goal but I have one week more to decide."[LNB]Mancini is not worried about any tension between the pair as they fight for a place in his starting XI.[LNB]"It is important if there's an injury to a goalkeeper. If we don't have another good one, then that will be a problem," added Mancini.

Source: Team_Talk