Jack Grealish insists his second Premier League title feels better as he believes he has played a bigger role throughout the season.
05.05.2023 - 19:51 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester City winger Jack Grealish has admitted he is not the model professional Erling Haaland is but credits his return to form to feeling loved at the Etihad Stadium.
Grealish endured a difficult first season in Manchester, a trait not uncommon with a lot of Pep Guardiola's new signings. In 2021/22, the former Aston Villa man managed just six goals and four assists in all competitions.
Fast forward to this year and the 27-year-old's form has improved drastically, especially post-World Cup. So far, he has one less goal to his name but his assists are up to 11.
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When asked by the Daily Mail for his secret to his good performances, he joked it was not because he replicates his teammate Haaland. He said: "Everyone is different aren't they?"
"Look at Erling. He is the best professional I have ever seen.
"His mindset is something you won't see again. He does everything.
"Recovers. In the gym. Ten hours of treatment a day. Ice baths. Diet. That's why he is what he is. But I swear I couldn't be like that.
"We have a great friendship but he will point at me after a game and say: 'Hey. Don't you go out tonight partying.' I just tell him to shut up and go and sit in his ice bath.
"But that's us. Two different people doing well in our own way.
"I am not as successful as him. He has scored more goals this season than I have in my whole career. But if he did what I occasionally did he would be like: 'F****** hell I feel terrible today.'
"I have a release that's different to this. He is going home and sitting with his family and having a takeaway.
"Sometimes that is my choice too. I love doing that. But sometimes I like to go out and let my hair down.
"I am not
Jack Grealish insists his second Premier League title feels better as he believes he has played a bigger role throughout the season.
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