Mancini puts his faith in Nielsen

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has declared he has faith in third-choice goalkeeper Gunnar Nielsen as his side's quest for Champions League qualification enters a critical final phase.

City are set to be without Shay Given for the rest of the season after the Republic of International was carried off during the second half of the goalless draw at Arsenal on Saturday with a dislocated shoulder.

Given was replaced by Faroe Islands international Nielsen, who was making his City and Premier League debut.