The January window saw a flurry of new talent arrive with a clear focus on the long-term. Omar Marmoush was the elder statesman of the winter signings at 25 while Nico Gonzalez, Abdukodir Khusanov and Vitor Reis could become mainstays at City for years to come.

Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola said Matheus Nunes “can become a good right-back,” but is “not clever enough” to play in midfield. Nunes has played at right-back in each of City’s last three matches, a position he has played often since Kyle Walker’s departure to AC Milan on loan in January.