“Fans react to Guardiola’s decision to keep Jack Grealish in Man City’s midfield.”

Fans have urged Pep Guardiola to keep Jack Grealish in Manchester City’s midfield following the team’s 8-0 FA Cup victory over Salford City. The England international, who scored his first goal of the season with a penalty in the match, impressed in a rare midfield role alongside Savinho and Jeremy Doku.

Despite concerns about his form and rumors linking him with a potential move away, including to Tottenham, fans are backing Grealish to excel in the midfield. Some see this as his best position, with one supporter calling him City’s “only hope” in that role. Grealish, who joined City for a record £100 million in 2021, has faced criticism in recent seasons but has started 2025 positively with this standout performance

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