A big rebuild is coming at Manchester City — and top of the list in the clear-out appears to be the injury-prone stalwarts who cannot hack modern-day soccer's demanding schedule. Pep Guardiola was very open Friday about the new “reality” facing City after his most challenging season at a club that has set new standards in the Premier League but is now staring at the end of a dynasty.

A host of top Man City stars have been backed to leave this summer as Pep Guardiola looks to freshen his squad up, according to a report.

Pep Guardiola is ready to sanction the departures of as many as eight Manchester City stars as the club plots a summer transfer rebuild, according to reports. A disappointing season for the defending Premier League champions went from bad to worse in midweek after they were knocked out of the Champions League play-offs by Real Madrid.

Manchester City are still unsure if Erling Haaland will be fit Sunday's Premier League clash against Liverpool. Pep Guardiola’s side are aiming to bounce back from an early Champions League exit at the hands of Real Madrid,