Source: SKY_Sports
City - Hughes' job is safe
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak insists Mark Hughes will still be the club's manager next season.
Hughes' position as City boss has been the subject of speculation for several months since the Abu Dhabi United Group's takeover in the early weeks of the campaign.
The likes of Jose Mourinho and Frank Rijkaard have been linked with the post as City look to break the stranglehold of the 'big four' on the Premier League.
However, Hughes has now been reassured by the club's owners that his job is not under threat after City missed out on European qualification.
Al Mubarak confirmed the former Wales coach will not be replaced in the summer and is surprised by the constant rumours about his future.
He told the Manchester Evening News: "I have been surprised at all the speculation because I have always been consistent with everyone on the subject of the manager.
"Every time I have spoken I have said we have the highest confidence in Mark and I would like to reiterate that now.
"Mark will be our manager next season; nothing has changed."
Al Mubarak added: "It has been a difficult season with all the rumours about Mark's future and the number of players we have been linked with.
"There has been incredible and unnecessary pressure put on Mark from outside the club. From my perspective, I think we have come a long way and I am looking for a big finish to the season.
"We have accomplished things since January and now we can start focusing on next season.
"This is a club that has had 10 managers in 15 years and changes of ownership. It is hard to believe we have ever had a real pre-season.
"This time we will have that and will do so with a year's experiences behind us and that will make us stronger. Next year is going to be better than this one. The club has a lot more stability."
