One Manchester City player showed where he should be playing during City’s win over Leicester City | OneFootball

Jack Grealish scored the opener in Manchester City’s 2-nil win over Leicester City last night. It took two minutes for Grealish to have an impact in midfield for Manchester City last night. But watching the performance of Grealish in a midfield role you did get the sense that he played in his best position last night. His performance showed that throughout the game.

Playing in midfield allowed Grealish to roam around the pitch last night. That suits his game better and we got a glimpse of that last night. Not to knock Leicester City, but the quality of the opposition wasn’t the best, so that has to be taken into consideration. But despite this Grealish made an impact on the game and played one of his better games for some time. He played a promising cameo off the bench against Bournemouth, but last night, he was better again.

But looking at the closing stages of the 24/25 season from a Manchester City point of view perhaps it’s time to give Grealish an extended run in midfield. The best attributes of his game suit playing in midfield. He is also willing to do whatever it takes to help his team defensively. That was on display last night and could be a useful addition to Manchester City’s midfield.

In quotes relayed by ESPN, Pep Guardiola explained that Grealish likes to play free. The City manager also said that the England international prefers playing in midfield. Speaking on Grealish’s performance post-game Guardiola told the media: “He likes to play in the middle. He’s a guy who used to play free. He’s comfortable playing on the side. Always between the lines he has ability. I’m happy for him. I know it’s not easy when you don’t play regularly. Last game in the FA Cup he played really good.”

Jack Grealish showed that he should be retained in midfield last night at the Etihad. He was arguably City’s best player last night and for the remainder of this season he could add something to Manchester City’s midfield. That looks be his best position and that did stand out during last night’s match.