Vincent Kompany Backs Joe Hart

The Manchester City skipper hailed the impact of England's number one goalkeeper on Monday. Hart has been in the spotlight in recent days thanks in large measure to a howler against Norwich on Saturday.

"He's been an outstanding performer for us in the Champions League over the past few seasons and last year in the Premier League, a lot of the clean sheets were down to him - if anything he's been too perfect for too long so it's good to know he's human after all.

"You won't find a better keeper than Joe in England."

"Everything we've built up over the past seven years is amazing but it's not just the highs - it's also the typical City moments that we've experienced, especially at the beginning and how we came through them that are special.

"I can't guarantee performances but I can guarantee I will always give everything I have for this club and I'm eternally grateful for the way the City fans have treated me since I arrived."