Pep Guardiola is already planning for the next transfer window, as Manchester City needs to reclaim the dominance they’ve shown over the past seven years. To achieve this, the Spanish manager will require high-quality reinforcements.

While Pep Guardiola finds himself in uncharted territory, losing five consecutive games for the first time in his outstanding managerial career, the Manchester City boss said sticking together would be key for his players during this calamitous run.

Come the final whistle of Manchester City’s 4-nil defeat to Tottenham at the Etihad last night; you got the impression that this is fast becoming the toughest challenge in the managerial career of