Grealish Dedicates Goal to Late Brother as Man City Defeats Leicester 2-0 Jack Grealish paid an emotional tribute to his late brother after scoring in Manchester City’s 2-0 victory over Leicester City on Wednesday. The England international, making his first Premier League start since December, ended his 16-month goal drought in the competition as City comfortably secured three points at the Etihad Stadium. A Goal with Deep Personal Meaning Grealish’s strike came on a particularly poignant day—the 25th anniversary of the passing of his younger brother, Keelan, who tragically died at just nine months old. After the match, he expressed how much the moment meant to him and his family. “This day is always hard for the family, but I was happy to score,” Grealish told City’s official website. “My mum and dad were here, and for me to score and help the team win made it even more special.” City’s Quick Start and Grealish’s Impact Despite struggling for consistent playing time this season due to the impressive form of Jeremy Doku and Savinho, Grealish made the most of his opportunity. All three wingers started against Leicester and combined brilliantly for the opening goal. Just two minutes into the match, Grealish found the net, setting the tone for City's dominant display. The goal marked his long-awaited return to the Premier League scoresheet, reinforcing his determination to fight for his place in Pep Guardiola’s side. Guardiola Praises Grealish’s Character City manager Pep Guardiola spoke highly of Grealish’s attitude and the significance of the moment. “Jack is an incredible human being—he’s generous and thoughtful,” Guardiola said. “I didn’t know about the anniversary, but I can’t imagine how tough it must have been for him. To score in front of his mum, dad, sister, and family is special. He played well, and I’m happy for him.” City Tightens Grip on Fourth Place as Leicester Struggles Continue Omar Marmoush doubled City's lead in the 29th minute, effectively sealing the win. The reigning champions then controlled the remainder of the match, comfortably seeing off a struggling Leicester side that remains 12 points adrift from safety. With this victory, City climbed back into fourth place in the Premier League standings, keeping their hopes alive in the title race. Meanwhile, Leicester’s fight for survival continues to look bleak as they edge closer to relegation.