Jack Grealish thanks boss for backing after answering critics in win at Wolves

Pep Guardiola publicly defended Grealish ahead of the game and reiterated his faith in the midfielder’s ability.

THE LAD: Manchester City’s Jack Grealish, right, celebrates scoring. (Martin Rickett/PA)

Jack Grealish thanked Pep Guardiola for backing him after scoring inside the first minute of Manchester City’s comfortable 3-0 win at 10-man Wolves.

City’s £100million record signing netted after just 53 seconds in Saturday’s early Premier League game at Molineux.