MANCHESTER CITY legend Dennis Tueart led the tributes yesterday to his former captain Mike Doyle, who has died at the age of 64.

Roberto Mancini insists Manchester City will reach the FA Cup final and claim a place in next season’s Champions League after taking full responsibility for last night’s disastrous 3-0 defeat at Liverpool.

League Managers Association chief executive Richard Bevan has criticised the impatience of overseas owners in the wake of Mark Hughes’ sacking at Manchester City – and revealed the Welshman was unaware of his fate prior to yesterday’s win over Sunderland.

Manchester City director Dennis Tueart has confirmed the club are looking to sign Andrew Cole and that manager Stuart Pearce will be allowed to spend some of the Shaun Wright-Phillips transfer fee.