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Pep Guardiola defends Jack Grealish after missed chances against Leeds

Pep Guardiola has claimed that Jack Grealish 'doesn't need goals' to thrive within the Manchester City team.

The ex-Aston Villa winger endured a difficult first-half in City's trip to Leeds, where he passed up on multiple guilt-edged opportunities before Rodri eventually broke the deadlock for his side.

The club-record signing has scored just seven Premier League goals since arriving for £100million last summer but, despite this, Guardiola he insists he's 'delighted' with Grealish's performances.

Jack Grealish missed multiple opportunities in the first-half of Man City's trip to Leeds
Pep Guardiola jumped to the defence of Grealish and claimed he 'doesn't need goals'

Speaking at his pre-match press conference, Guardiola said: 'Jack doesn't need goals to change my opinion'

'Since day one, we've been delighted with Jack.