Perhaps the hierarchy at Manchester City didn't think things would get this bad in Pep Guardiola's eighth season at the club.

Nico Gonzalez has revealed in his first interview as a Manchester City player that his father played a crucial role in his transfer to the Etihad Stadium.

Manchester City took their January spending to £180m as Nico Gonzalez became the club's fourth signing of the window in what was a dream come true for the midfielder - as well as the player's father