Jack Grealish stirred emotions at Villa Park on Saturday with a three-fingered gesture aimed at Aston Villa fans during Manchester City’s 2-1 loss.
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Unai Emery’s Villa side delivered a strong performance, securing victory through goals by Jhon Duran and Morgan Rogers, deepening City’s struggles with their ninth defeat in 12 games.
Grealish, who played on the left wing, faced relentless heckling from his former club’s supporters throughout the match.
Tensions boiled over during the game when Grealish clashed with Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez just before halftime.
The altercation resulted in a scuffle that heightened the already intense atmosphere. Later, Grealish received a yellow card after an aggressive exchange with his former teammate, John McGinn.
After the match, the three-finger salute added another layer to the drama. The gesture symbolized the three Premier League titles Grealish has claimed since his record-breaking £100 million transfer to Manchester City in 2021.
Meanwhile, Pep Guardiola addressed Manchester City’s ongoing challenges, citing an extensive injury list as a critical issue. “It’s up to us. We need to get our players back.
Right now, we have only one fit central defender, which makes things tough,” Guardiola explained.
Reflecting on the team’s performance, Guardiola added, “There’s no single reason for our struggles. We’re conceding goals we didn’t before and failing to score as we used to.
These are little factors that add up. Last season, we won the league but still lost here. I trust this squad and their determination to bounce back.”
With their form slipping, Guardiola urged his players to take things step by step, emphasizing resilience and positivity in their journey to regain their dominance.
