Manchester City fans here in the Tavern are desperate for their side to improve in the coming weeks, after producing a couple of poor performances in crucial fixtures.

Indeed, the Citizens have looked less than convincing in recent times as they seem to have taken their foot off the gas, with defeat against Manchester United and an early exit from the Champions League. Although, many of our local residents remain hopeful as the title is within their reach, but European football is something that they’ll have to improve on next season.

Interestingly, it’s believed that manager Pep Guardiola will be signing a one-year contract extension with Manchester City, despite their recent failure in the quarter-finals of the Champions League. But, the club should already begin planning for the Spaniard’s departure in the distant future, with possible managerial candidates being lined up for the long-term at the Etihad.

Nevertheless, here’s a look at TWO managers that Manchester City should already be lining up for the long-term…

Diego Simeone

Diego Simeone is arguably one of the most underrated managers in the whole of world football, despite working wonders at current club Atletico Madrid over the past seven years.

Indeed, the Argentinian loves an attacking style of play that has brought Atletico heaps of success in years gone by, with a whole host of different European and domestic trophies to his name.

Therefore, Manchester City should be lining up Diego Simeone as Pep Guardiola’s possible long-term successor, as he’s shown he can deliver in Europe and will promote an attacking style that suits City’s squad.

Carlo Ancelotti

The Italian is arguably one of the most accomplished and decorated managers in the whole of world football, having brought success to pretty much every club he’s ever taken charge of.

Interestingly, Carlo Ancelotti has already been successful in the Premier League with former club Chelsea, and can almost guarantee silverware in Europe having won the Champions League three times.

Nevertheless, Manchester City should look to Carlo Ancelotti as their long-term manager, as he can guarantee silverware and could hand them the Champions League trophy.