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Matthew Hobkinson

Man City star Jack Grealish makes delight at beating Leeds United clear after win

Manchester City midfielder Jack Grealish took a thinly-veiled swipe at Leeds United fans on social media after the former Aston Villa man was heavily booed by sections of the home crowd during Wednesday night's victory.

Pep Guardiola's side won 3-1 at Elland Road in their first Premier League game since the World Cup break. A brace from Erling Haaland and another goal from Rodri saw City close the gap to Arsenal back down to five points following the Gunners' 3-1 win against West Ham on Boxing Day.

Grealish was named in the Blues' starting XI for the win and helped his side secure all three points with two assists. The former Villa midfielder missed a hat-trick of chances to score himself in the first half, something that Guardiola has told his star that he needs to work on, but went on to provide assists for both of Haaland's goals.

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The 27-year-old found himself on the receiving end of some abuse from sections of the crowd, with Grealish being relentlessly booed by the Leeds faithful due to their rivalry with Villa - the City man's former club.

Despite failing to find the back of the net, Grealish had the last laugh as he helped his side to victory. The England international however did not leave things there, as he could not help but take to social media with a cheeky dig at the Leeds fans who gave him such a hostile welcome.

Taking to Instagram after the match, he wrote: "Late Christmas present for you City fans. Great night at Elland Road."

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