Elsewhere, tributes were paid to Denis Law while Ole Gunnar Solskjaer returned to management.
The Blues have sunk to fifth in the Premier League since they last won a game on December 15.
Pep Guardiola called on Erling Haaland to inspire a decade of success after signing a 10-year contract at Manchester City
New recruits may have to accept a back-up role or offer something different to get into Manchester City’s team.