Grealish hit Leicester in the 2nd minute to break their 473-day scoreless drought

Grealish can finally breathe a sigh of relief. The British player, who had not scored in the Premier League since 16 December 2023, was back in the English top flight 473 days later. His victim was Leicester, who further dug their grave in the relegation places.

Van Nistelrooy's side, two minutes into the game, committed a midfield error that cost them an own goal. Ndidi, who had been pushed hard by several opponents, saw his poor control exploited by Doku to steal the ball from him and start the Citizens' attack.

The Belgian international held off tackles from the visiting midfielder and slipped a pass inside the box to Savinho. The former Girona man, who feinted with the cross, saw Grealish arrive from the second line.

The ‘10’ raised his arms in a goal-scoring position and the Brazilian laid the perfect ball on for him to open the scoring. The striker struck first time with his right foot to taste another goal in the Premier League, his third so far this season.