Jack Grealish insists his second Premier League title feels better as he believes he has played a bigger role throughout the season.
The 27-year-old lifted a second league trophy in his two seasons at City on Sunday, following a comfortable 1-0 win over Chelsea. He and his teammates watched on from the training complex on Saturday as Arsenal were beaten by Nottingham Forest, confirming a third consecutive title will go to the Etihad.
After struggling to hit the heights in his debut season, following his £100million move from Aston Villa, Grealish has become one of City's most important players over the last 12 months. The England international has been keeping Phil Foden out of the starting line-up for much of the second half of the season, registering four goals and five assists in the league since the turn of the year.
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Away from the stats, Grealish has often been the man called upon by Pep Guardiola for the biggest moments as he continued to grow in confidence and influence throughout.
"I’d probably have to say this year’s [feels better] because I just feel like I’ve played so much more of a part," Grealish told Sky Sports after lifting the trophy. "I just feel back to my normal self.
"It’s different. For me personally I feel this year especially I played much more of a part. I feel good in myself, I feel confident, I feel back to my normal self. I just feel like I’m playing much more of a part and it’s nice."
Key to Grealish's improvement has been the relationship struck up with Erling Haaland. The Norwegian has bagged an incredible 52 goals across all competitions this season, providing a focal point for the likes of Grealish to play off.
"We’ve got a great relationship," the Blues winger added. "We come into training a lot together, we live in the same building, I’ve assisted him a few times. When you have a relationship like that off the pitch, on the pitch it makes it that much easier."
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