Mauricio Pochettino and Brendan Rodgers 'top contenders for Man City job' if Pep Guardiola quits

Brendan Rodgers and Mauricio Pochettino during a game between Tottenham and Liverpool (COURTESY)

Mauricio Pochettino and Brendan Rodgers are reportedly among the top candidates to replace Pep Guardiola as Manchester City manager - if the Spaniard quits.

Guardiola's long-term future at the Etihad Stadium has been thrown into serious doubt after City were handed a two-season ban from the Champions League by UEFA.