Harry Redknapp raved about Jack Grealish on Sky Sports in the build-up to Southampton vs Manchester City, with the winger then putting in another outstanding performance.
City ran out 4-1 winners at St. Mary’s Stadium to keep the pressure on Arsenal, who play against Liverpool later today.
Erling Haaland scored another two goals, with Grealish and Julian Alvarez also on the scoresheet.
City were superb again, and appear to be coming into form just at the right time.
Big-name players are stepping up and delivering, and Arsenal are going to have to show some serious character to stay ahead in the title race.
Arguably, no one is playing better than Grealish right now.
The 27-year-old continued his brilliant form down on the south coast, and he now has two goals and two assists in his last two Premier League games.
Something has really clicked with him of late.
And ahead of yesterday’s game, he was the focus of some analysis on Sky.
Redknapp was on alongside his son Jamie. And he made it very clear how much of a fan he is of the England star.
He said: “What a talent… Jack Grealish. I love watching him. He’ll probably be my favourite player in the league to watch.
“When he gets it, things happen. He can do something special for you. What ability he’s got, and now he’s adding everything to his game. He’s making goals, scoring goals, working back. His attitude has been first-class. Top, top player.”
This is a huge compliment, considering he is literally playing in a team with both Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland.
Jack Grealish is now playing like he believes he’s one of Man City’s best players, as Harry Redknapp raves about star on Sky Sports
Thankfully, Redknapp’s high praise did not prove to be a kiss of death yesterday. In the end, Grealish pretty much showed that he probably didn’t go far enough with his praise.
It is fantastic to see him finally thriving in a City shirt.
He looks like he is playing with the biggest confidence right now.
In his first season with City, Grealish didn’t look like he believed in himself at times. He played conservatively, and perhaps felt overawed being surrounded by world-class players.
But now he looks like he knows he’s one of Pep Guardiola’s top stars, and hopefully that will continue.
