Jack Grealish gesture shows true Manchester City colours after Aston Villa defeat

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Jack Grealish used a clear gesture to remind Aston Villa supporters who booed him on Saturday of his achievements since joining Manchester City for £100m from the Midlands club.

There was little for Man City to shout about at Villa Park in this final fixture before Christmas. Phil Foden managed to grab his first goal of the season but it was too little too late as the hosts ran out comfortable 2-1 winners.

With one win in their last 12 outings in all competitions, Pep Guardiola's side are nine points off Premier League leaders Liverpool - who have two games in hand - and even face a struggle to make the top four, currently sitting sixth with opportunity to slip further down the standings before the weekend is up.

One of Man City's stars that received his fair share of stick from Villa supporters was Grealish. The 29-year-old left his boyhood club to join Guardiola's group in 2021 in a £100m deal and was targeted with persistent heckling.