Manchester City were at their ruthless best last weekend as they advanced to the fourth round of the FA Cup after beating Salford City 8-0

Manchester City has been fingered as an accomplice in ending Pep Guardiola's marriage after it was confirmed the manager was splitting with his wife.

The imminent signing of 19-year-old Reis is another sign of the squad overhaul Pep Guardiola is beginning this month. City’s squad has an average starting XI age of 27 years and 167 days in the league this season, the eighth oldest in the top flight.

Pep Guardiola said Manchester City's lack of care with the ball was the reason for their late collapse from 2-0 up to draw 2-2 at Brentford on Tuesday.