Speaking after City's 2-1 FA Cup fourth round win over Leyton Orient on Saturday - a game in which Grealish started - manager Pep Guardiola challenged the winger to get back into the team. He said: "Jack is a fighter. He is there to fight in the stadiums when the people shout.

Jack Grealish put in another good FA Cup performance for Manchester City but still faces a fight to retain his place against Real Madrid in the Champions League.

Jack Grealish’s fighting spirit was exactly what Manchester City needed to overcome a tough FA Cup test against League One Leyton Orient, says Pep Guardiola. City progressed to the fifth round of

Pep Guardiola has apologised to Jack Grealish for his lack of game time this season and insists the decision is not down to him holding a personal grudge. Grealish, who has not started for City since their FA Cup third round win over Salford City on January 11, managed just six minutes in their 4-1 victory over West Ham on Sunday.