Pep Guardiola urges Jack Grealish to shut out the critics

Pep Guardiola has urged Jack Grealish to ignore any external criticism. The England midfielder is still to produce his best for Man City more than a year after his record move

SHUT IT OUT: Manchester City's Spanish manager Pep Guardiola (L) speaks to Manchester City's English midfielder Jack Grealish Pic: Glyn Kirk/AFP via Getty Images

Pep Guardiola has urged Jack Grealish to ignore any external criticism. The England midfielder is still to produce his best for Manchester City more than a year after his British record £100million move from Aston Villa.

There was a feeling the 27-year-old would step up this term after a first season at the club that, while steady enough, did not live up to expectations on an individual level.