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from BBC site - apologies if elsewhere - doesn't seem like much point in speculating re him leaving tomorrow / soon
Under-pressure Manchester City boss Mark Hughes has been told he will stay in charge to strengthen his squad in January despite his side's poor form.
Sunday's defeat at West Brom left City in the bottom three after one win in their last nine Premier League games.
Hughes said: "Am I confident I will be given the money myself to spend? That is the intention.
"That's my view and I've had assurances from (City's owner) Sheikh Mansour and the chairman, who are very positive."
Oil-rich Arab billionaires Sheikh Mansour and club chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak are set to bankroll a January spending spree with the intention of lifting City out of trouble.
There is no guarantee how many we will bring in but it is clear we do need help - we have to make sure we bring players in who will make an immediate impact
Man City boss Mark Hughes
But there have been doubts over how much longer Hughes will remain in charge at Eastlands after his side's slump down the table, with Sunday's last-gasp defeat by bottom side West Brom their latest setback.
However, the former Wales and Blackburn manager added: "There has been speculation about my future since the new owners came in, so it is not something that is new to me.
"They have been very positive. They understand where we are in our development. They are pragmatic people.
"They understand things will not happen overnight. Some people expect it to but they understand that won't happen.
"Time is something we all need - myself included - but I know the quality of my staff and we will gain results in the future.
Under-pressure Manchester City boss Mark Hughes has been told he will stay in charge to strengthen his squad in January despite his side's poor form.
Sunday's defeat at West Brom left City in the bottom three after one win in their last nine Premier League games.
Hughes said: "Am I confident I will be given the money myself to spend? That is the intention.
"That's my view and I've had assurances from (City's owner) Sheikh Mansour and the chairman, who are very positive."
Oil-rich Arab billionaires Sheikh Mansour and club chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak are set to bankroll a January spending spree with the intention of lifting City out of trouble.
There is no guarantee how many we will bring in but it is clear we do need help - we have to make sure we bring players in who will make an immediate impact
Man City boss Mark Hughes
But there have been doubts over how much longer Hughes will remain in charge at Eastlands after his side's slump down the table, with Sunday's last-gasp defeat by bottom side West Brom their latest setback.
However, the former Wales and Blackburn manager added: "There has been speculation about my future since the new owners came in, so it is not something that is new to me.
"They have been very positive. They understand where we are in our development. They are pragmatic people.
"They understand things will not happen overnight. Some people expect it to but they understand that won't happen.
"Time is something we all need - myself included - but I know the quality of my staff and we will gain results in the future.