Defeat in the derby on Saturday was the latest signal that something needs to change at Manchester City.
The champions' 2-1 home loss to Manchester United was unforgiving in both the way the team were undone and the nature in which they were unable to respond.
Their fourth Premier League defeat of the campaign left them 14 points adrift of leaders Liverpool and facing fresh questions over whether this could be the final season for manager Pep Guardiola.
Bleacher Report sources suggest that key decision-makers Txiki Begiristain and Ferran Soriano are already looking into ways they can ensure City's English dominance does not end soon.