London, Nov. 29 (ANI): Manchester City manager Mark Hughes is currently on borrowed time after chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak witnessed yet another poor show by the club.

Manchester City’s 1-1 draw with Hull - their seventh in a row - has left Hughes on the brink of being replaced. Hughes’s position has been under threat since the 3-3 draw with Burnley earlier this month.

Al Mubarek flew in from Abu Dhabi on Saturday and will report back to owner Sheikh Mansour, News of the World reports.

Mansour will now make a decision on Hughes’ future. City’s match against Arsenal in midweek and Chelsea next Saturday would be crucial in sealing his fate.

Russia’s unexpected World Cup play-off exit has put former Chelsea boss, Hiddink, on the market and his presence casts a huge shadow over Hughes.

Chairman Khladoon is also friends with Italian Mancini, and sources claim his track record at Inter Milan where he won Serie A three years in a row has left him as a serious contender for the City job.

Hughes admitted he was under pressure to get results, but claimed the club’s Arab owners were willing to be patient. (ANI)