Another stalemate has Mark Hughes bemoaning lack of killer instinct.

(From Guardian Unlimited)

Mark Hughes was in honest mood about a seventh consecutive league draw which he acknowledged may be starting to affect his players, and could begin to pose serious questions about where Manchester City are heading under the Welshman.

While a glance at the table confirms his team are only three points from the fourth place which is the Holy Grail of the owner, Sheikh Mansour, there must surely be concern over the current run, and a performance against Hull that was insipid, despite the presence of Emmanuel Adebayor, Carlos Tevez and Robinho.

Is the inability to kill teams off -- City took the lead through Shaun Wright-Phillips' …