Pep Guardiola sends message to Jack Grealish as forward sets Man City aim
Here are your Manchester City evening headlines on Saturday, September 17.
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‘It's nice when Pep defends me’ - Jack Grealish thanks Man City boss Guardiola after goalscoring performance
Jack Grealish paid tribute to Pep Guardiola for giving him another chance against Wolves after a poor midweek display, with the playmaker scoring in the first minute in a three-goal win. Grealish was part of the City side that beat Borussia Dortmund in midweek in the Champions League but his efforts attracted criticism. Ad The England international admitted he was not at his best and said that he could do better.
'He sets the standard' - Man City's captain consistent Kevin De Bruyne impresses again in Wolves win
Kevin de Bruyne is the most consistent player in the Premier League and sets the standard for his Manchester City team-mates, according to former Citizens defender Joleon Lescott. The Belgian playmaker set up two goals in City’s 3-0 win away to Wolves on Saturday, taking his overall tally to 125 assists in all competitions for the Etihad club. Ad Erling Haaland’s stunning start to the season continued as the striker netted his 14th goal in 10 games for his new club, but Lescott believes De Bruyne is just as crucial for Pep Guardiola’s side.
Jack Grealish reveals Man City aim after goal contribution admission
Jack Grealish has admitted he hasn't been scoring or assisting enough for Manchester City but is aiming to change that.
Man City defender Manuel Akanji did four things to impress Pep Guardiola on Premier League debut
Pep Guardiola hailed Manuel Akanji's aggression and reading of the game after the centre-back shone on his Premier League debut for Manchester City.
Pep Guardiola sends message to Jack Grealish after Man City goal vs Wolves
Pep Guardiola has told Jack Grealish he has to be himself after ending his wait for his first goal in the season in Manchester City's victory at Wolves.
Pep Guardiola happy with goalscorer Jack Grealish
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola praised goalscorer Jack Grealish following his team's the 3-0 Premier League victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday. Grealish opened the scoring after 55 seconds having been criticised for a lacklustre performance in the Champions League win over Borussia Dortmund in midweek, as well as a lack of goals and assists since his 100 million-pound ($114 million) transfer from Aston Villa last year.
Jack Grealish is starting to do what Erling Haaland has already done for Man City
As Jack Grealish struggled to hit the heights expected of him last season, he could at least comfort himself with the idea it can take Manchester City signings a year or so to adapt to Pep Guardiola's unique demands. Until Erling Haaland arrived, anyway.