The Manchester City fans here in the Transfer Tavern were absolutely gutted with their side’s 0-0 draw with Stoke City on Wednesday night and it leaves their Premier League title aspirations now looking remote at best.

The Citizens faithful managed to persuade the landlord to open for an extra couple of hours so that they could drown their sorrows after such a disappointing night for Guardiola’s men.

Next season will be the campaign in which the Spanish manager must step up and claim the big domestic prize, with Chelsea now seemingly certain to claim the title during the current campaign.

A squad overhaul is likely to take place and some of the City supporters are discussing this in the Tavern over a game of cards, with all of the group in agreement that the current crop possesses some serious deadwood.

Lee Clarke looks at two players who the club’s manager should look to axe during the summer.

Jesus Navas

Given the form of Raheem Sterling this season it seems bizarre to think that Guardiola will persist with the erratic Spaniard for the 2017/18 campaign.

Navas has not scaled great heights during his time in English football and he could be cast adrift as the club prepares to welcome a whole host of stellar signings.

One City fan is playing poker with his pals and he agrees that Navas is way down the pecking order, stating that he should be flogged as soon as possible.

Claudio Bravo

City would be wise to welcome Joe Hart back to the club with open arms during the summer, which could mean curtailing Bravo’s short spell in the Premier League.

The Spaniard has been truly awful this season and is a particularly weak shot stopper – not a good negative when it comes to discussing goalkeeping talent!

One City fan is tucking into a Sunday Roast here in the Tavern and he agrees that the erratic Bravo is shocking, stating that he would gladly drive him back to Spain!