Vincent Kompany won't be sacked after 'unacceptable' Barcelona thrashing... for now

Manchester City legend is under huge pressure after Champions League humiliation

Manchester City boss Vincent Kompany will not be sacked - for now - despite the humiliating Champions League thrashing by Barcelona.

The Manchester City legend is under huge pressure after Tuesday's 4-0 defeat at the Nou Camp.

Manchester City are winless in their last three matches

It leaves them with a mountain to climb in the second leg of their last-16 tie and has cranked up the heat on Kompany.

But the club's hierarchy are determined to stick with their man for the time being, despite concerns over his tactics and team selection.

Kompany has a poor record in Europe

Kompany has overseen just one win in seven Champions League matches since taking charge at the start of the season.

And City look a shadow of the team that won the Premier League title last season under Pep Guardiola.

But the club's owners are reluctant to make a change just yet, with Kompany still seen as a long-term project.

But the defeat to Barcelona was a new low

However, the defeat to Barcelona was a new low and Kompany knows he needs to turn things around quickly.

The former centre-back admitted after the game that the performance was "unacceptable".

And he knows that another heavy defeat in the second leg at the Etihad next month could spell the end of his reign.

Conclusion

Kompany is a popular figure at City and the fans are desperate for him to succeed.

But he needs to start delivering results soon, or he could find himself out of a job.