Guardiola pleased with Grealish contribution | OneFootball

Pep Guardiola praised Jack Grealish's performance in the 2-0 win over Leicester.

The England winger put City in the box seat after just two minutes with a well-taken finish from Savinho's cross.

Our No. 10 was involved throughout and perhaps should have been awarded a penalty after the break, but Guardiola says he was happy with his overall input.

"Of course," said the City boss.

"[Jack] scored and had another chance. He likes to play in the middle, he’s a guy that likes to be free, we have some patterns and he feels comfortable on the side.

"On that side there a lot of contenders. We have the feeling between the lines always he has ability to control the ball, to have an extra pass.

"He was not rewarded with a penalty in the second half.

"I’m happy for him. I know it’s not easy when you don't play regularly. In the last game in the FA Cup he played very good, much better than today.

"In the position we were more aggressive. It’s not easy for the strikers and the people up front and in the middle because of how Leicester defended.

"We expected them to be more aggressive, like against Chelsea and United, man to man but it didn't happen today.

"It's not easy for the people in the middle when they play low, low block and defending the space.

"We missed just a third goal [because] with a third goal it would have been easier and we may have scored more goals.

"With 2-0 for the experiences of the season and many times [when we] conceded a goal."

"We lost many points, so the game was not over and that's why the subs were late."