Five Man City players ‘unhappy with Guardiola’ with ‘major exit operation’ on the cards

Five key Manchester City players are reportedly “unhappy” with manager Pep Guardiola and are open to leaving the club at the end of the season.

The Citizens are second in the Premier League, five points behind Arsenal, who have a game in hand.

The Gunners have been absolutely flying with City’s former assistant manager Mikel Arteta in charge.

City actually host Arteta’s side in the FA Cup on Friday night, giving them the opportunity to potentially get a physiological boost over their rivals in the title race.

Guardiola has been a bit snappy in recent press conferences and is perhaps feeling the pressure with his side behind Arsenal.

And if what Spanish journalist Jose Alvarez has said is true, it does not appear to be the best atmosphere at the Etihad at the minute.