Manchester City manager Mark Hughes is on the brink of the sack. Reports from sources within the Club would suggest that Hughes has 3 matches at the most to save his job and that even if he were to get results, it may be just a stay of execution.
On the heels of 8 draws in 9 matches then a humiliating loss to Tottenham on Wednesday, City's owners are said to be growing more impatient with the lack of progress.
It is no secret that Executive Chairman Garry Cook has had contact with the agent of Guus Hiddink and there is no denying the fact that the City hierarchy have great admiration for Jose Mourinho. However, Inter Milan would be very reluctant to let go of Mourinho mid-season and Hiddink is set to renew his deal with Russia.
Even so, given the lack of managers available, Mark Hughes is in no way safe anymore. Sitting 8th in the table, 6 points behind 4th, City find themselves slipping further behind in the Champions League race.
Manchester City face Sunderland today with the aim of redemption after the embarrassment in London on Wednesday. City players left White Hart Lane in a rage after the 3-0 loss with numerous reports of a dressing room shouting match between many of the players. No reports of physical altercations have arisen, but many fingers were pointed around the room.
Only time will tell if Hughes has a job after the match today, or if the City players have the pride to come back with fire and determination against Sunderland.
One thing is for sure, a poor result against Sunderland will most likely mean that the trapdoor will drop from under Hughes.
