Jack Grealish reveals illness battle before and during starring role in Manchester City's win over Liverpool

Jack Grealish has revealed he spent the half-time interval of Manchester City’s 4-1 win over Liverpool in the toilet feeling sick, before coming out after the break to score in a man of the match performance. There were no signs of queasiness in the England international’s performance as he scored one goal and set another up in a superb comeback win for Pep Guardiola’s side. Ad Mohamed Salah’s early strike gave The Reds hope of a big win, but Grealish set up Julian Alvarez for the equaliser before the break and struck himself along with Kevin de Bruyne and Ilkay Gundogan in a strong second-half showing.

Premier LeagueTsimikas praised for not pushing Guardiola as Man City boss celebrates in his face2 HOURS AGO Asked about what happened at half-time to turn the game in City’s favour, Grealish wasn’t best placed to explain. «I don't even know,» Grealish told BT Sport. «We had a chat between ourselves and with the manager and he said we have to stay in the game.

I thought we were good first half apart from the goal. “I was in the toilet (at half-time), I felt sick all morning. But buzzing in the end, I feel alright now.” City hammer Liverpool to close gap to Arsenal back down to five points Guardiola hopeful of rapid Haaland return after City striker missed Liverpool clash The former Aston Villa man has been in fine form recently after finding his feet following a difficult debut season at the Etihad last term.

»I love it — I love playing, training. When it's going well there's nothing better, I feel back to my normal self, playing with confidence, I feel fit. Scoring and getting the assist is perfect,” he said.