Hughes counts on Robinho

MANCHESTER: Manchester City manager Mark Hughes believes Robinho's impressive return to action in his side's 1-1 against Hull will help lift the gloom around Eastlands.

Robinho had been out since the end of August with an ankle problem and has been the subject of speculation linking him with a move to Barcelona.

City also became embroiled in a row with Brazil after the player was called up for his country's 1-0 friendly win over England in Doha two weeks ago.