Sven-Goran Eriksson, the beleaguered Manchester City manager, enters what could be his final game in charge of the Premiership club at Middlesbrough on Sunday insisting he would still like to remain in the post.

Manchester City are in pole position to claim a place in next year's Uefa Cup after the Football Association was awarded an extra place in next season's competition.

Thaksin Shinawatra's hopes of securing the services of Luiz Felipe Scolari as a replacement for the outgoing Sven Gran Eriksson have been undermined by the Portugal manager indicating he would be happy to continue in charge of the national team beyond this summer's Euro 2008 finals.

Sven-Goran Eriksson, expected to be ousted as Manchester City manager after just one season in charge, has been offered a three-year contract to manage his former club Benfica, local media reported Thursday.

Portugal coach's spokesman says any club interested in his services is free to contact Scolari.

Portugal coach likely to wait until after Euro 2008, before discussing his future.

Manchester City's tour of Asia will go ahead, the Premier League club said on Wednesday, despite reports of a possible boycott by players over the uncertain future of manager Sven-Goran Eriksson.

Luiz Felipe Scolari has been approached by Manchester City to replace Sven-Goran Eriksson, according to the Brazilian's spokesman.

Manchester City owner Thaksin Shinawatra has apologised to the Thai people after a group of the club's fans emblazoned his name on the national flag, a crime in his homeland.

Manchester City manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has called on his players to end their season on a high in the light of mounting speculation that he could soon be sacked.