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Jack Grealish revealed he overcame illness to play a starring role in Manchester City’s victory over Liverpool.

Pep Guardiola’s side maintained the pressure on Premier League leaders Arsenal, reducing the deficit to five points after coming from behind to run out 4-1 winners at the Etihad Stadium.

Grealish assisted Julian Alvarez for the hosts’ first goal – cancelling out Mohamed Salah’s opener – before getting on the scoresheet himself to seal the victory 16 minutes from time.

The England international’s contribution to clinching another important three points was all the more impressive considering he did not feel at his best.

“We knew it was going to be a tough game playing against Liverpool,” he told BT Sport. “The first game after the international break is always difficult, so we wanted to start it right – this last period of the season.