Hughes asks for Man City calm

Mark Hughes has called for calm after there were reports his Manchester City job was in jeapordy. Hughes insisted that the club's owners see this as a long-term project. Man City slipped to a 2-1 defeat to Tottenham on Sunday.

Hughes insisted he was not yet under pressure: "No one is immune from football pressures.

"All we are trying to do is build a football club and that is not going to happen overnight. The team finished eighth last season and we know we have to do better than that.

''It's a long-term project. They (Abu Dhabi United Group) understand the team is not going to be challenging immediately for the top four. They are realistic in their aspirations.

"They know we will not be able to get all the players we want in one transfer window. Over a number of windows, yes.

"They are very calm while everyone else is getting a bit hysterical. It's early days for them and for everybody. It's a work in progress."