Jack Grealish FINALLY scores for Manchester City after breaking 392-day goal drought in FA Cup clash with Salford City - but star can only conjure up a muted celebration
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Jack Grealish finally broke his 392-day goal drought after netting for Man City in their third-round FA Cup clash with Salford. The winger's last goal for the club came in a 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace on Dec 16 2023. Since the start of the 2023-24 campaign, he had only scored three goals and made five assists in 53 appearances for City until Saturday night.
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Grealish converted from the spot to give City a 4-0 lead at home to Salford, but he could only muster up a muted celebration in front of the Etihad crowd. He was serenaded by almost all 10 of his City team-mates as Pep Guardiola's side run rampant against the Man United Class of 92-owned Salford.
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Prior to scoring, Grealish assisted Jeremy Doku's opener to hand City an early lead, which they built on to score seven more and win 8-0 - Salford's heaviest defeat in their 85-year history. He also provided another goal contribution in the 81st minute, with a curling pass to James McAtee, who scored his second professional career goal.
Jack Grealish ended his 392-day goal drought after scoring a penalty against Salford City. Last week, Pep Guardiola criticised Grealish for his poor performances with City this season. Grealish's team-mates were delighted to finally see him on the score sheet again on Saturday.
Jack Grealish scores from the spot - his first competitive goal for Manchester City since December 2023.#MCISAL #BBCFootball pic.twitter.com/5gkRN8YcfQ. Grealish's goal came a week after Guardiola blasted his poor form this season, with the Spaniard admitting he wishes his man was still playing like he did in the Treble season of 2022-23.
