'He looks like he wants to win the league' - How Jack Grealish has become a major part of Man City's title challenge

Jack Grealish is enjoying his best Manchester City form since his £100m move last season, earning deserved plaudits for his goals and assists in big games that are keeping the Blues on the tail of Arsenal.

However, while most onlookers consider Grealish to be playing far better than he did last season, former City goalkeeper David James believes the winger is actually showing remarkable consistency from last year. Only now, people are starting to appreciate his contributions.

"Jack Grealish looked like a player who wants to win the league," James told MEN Sport when reflecting on City's win over Liverpool, speaking ahead of his latest appearance at Soccer Aid for UNICEF in June

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"He was fantastic last season as well, he wasn't anywhere near bad. I know he got a lot of question marks about him. The reason I said he 'wants to win the league' is because now they're chasing Arsenal and last season it was City who were dominant and Liverpool were trying to catch them.

"I love Grealish - he's carried himself so well since he's been at City. There have been question marks of his price tag but he's continued to perform. And more importantly he's continued to perform the way Pep needs him to perform as opposed to him showing something different.

"It's a combination of him being such a talented footballer and also the way Pep knew Grealish was going to be part of City's makeup. If they are to win the league, which they obviously have a chance of doing, then Jack again will be a major part of that."

With Grealish's mentality and desire to help City close down the eight-point gap on Arsenal, James believes his recent good form is