Grealish dedicates goal to late brother, Reds' Slot 'hates' offside rule

The 29-year-old England winger marked his first league start since last December by helping City move back into fourth place as they chase Champions League qualification to salvage a dismal season

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Manchester City star Jack Grealish dedicated his long-awaited goal in Wednesday's 2-0 win against Leicester to his late brother.

Grealish netted from close-range in the second minute at the Etihad Stadium, scoring in the Premier League for the first time in 16 months.

The 29-year-old England winger marked his first league start since last December by helping City move back into fourth place as they chase Champions League qualification to salvage a dismal season.

It came on the 25th anniversary of the death of his younger brother Keelan, who died at the age of just nine months.

"This day is always hard in the family, but I was happy to score," Grealish said.

"My mum and dad were here. This day is always difficult in the family. So to score and to win was brilliant."

Grealish has struggled for regular action this season due to fitness and form issues, losing his place to Jeremy Doku, Phil Foden and Savinho.

But Guardiola has been impressed with the way Grealish has handled his issues.

"Jack is an incredible human being in terms of gestures and he's incredibly generous," Guardiola said.