Premier League 2024-25: Guardiola says Manchester City’s Grealish must fight for spot in starting XI
The HinduJack Grealish must fight for his place in Manchester City’s starting line-up and rediscover the level he showcased during the club’s treble-winning season, manager Pep Guardiola said. The 29-year-old made 50 appearances in City’s 2022-23 campaign, scoring five goals and registering 11 assists to help his side win the Champions League, Premier League and FA Cup. “If you think that, then it’s fine, but you have to prove, ‘Okay, I’m going to fight with Savinho, to deserve to play in that position’, every single day, every single week and every single month.” Grealish, who also spent a spell on the sidelines this season due to injury, has made just six starts for City in the league. I saw his level and I want that, every single training session and every single game.” City next hosts fourth-tier side Salford City in the FA Cup on January 11.