His former assistant Enzo Maresca (46) and Xabi Alonso (44) are being tipped as potential successors. Both are currently out of work following their dismissals from Chelsea and Real Madrid respectively earlier this year. However, Alonso, at least, is said to be more interested in a possible return to his former club Liverpool and is “ready” should Arne Slot have to step down at the end of the season.
On the pitch, just like the Reds, Man City’s season has been rather mixed so far. In the league, they trail leaders Arsenal by nine points, although they do have a game in hand over their rivals. In the Champions League, meanwhile, their run came to an end in the round of 16 following two disappointing performances against Real Madrid.
Apart from the League Cup victory, the FA Cup remains their last remaining chance of a trophy. There, the Sky Blues will face Liverpool in the quarter-finals on 4 April.