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Joe Bray

Jack Grealish admits double doubt after vital assist for Riyad Mahrez in Man City win at Chelsea

Jack Grealish thought he had blown his chance to set up Riyad Mahrez for Manchester City's winner at Chelsea, as well as admitting that he wasn't even aiming for the goalscorer at the back post.

City had to make changes at half-time to take control of the clash with Chelsea, before bringing on Grealish and Mahrez to inject some energy for the final half-hour.

And within three minutes, Kevin De Bruyne slipped in Grealish, who sent a perfect ball across goal to Mahrez at the back post to score. However, Grealish admitted that his initial reaction was that the cross was too close to Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga.

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