Jack Grealish facing a circle inset of Richard Keys
Credit: Imago/Manh Tung
Samuel Fabre
Tue 2 September 2025 11:10, UK
Jack Grealish has been a breath of fresh air since he joined Everton on loan, with David Moyes getting the best out of the Manchester City star already.
Grealish has picked up four assists in his first two starts, which is the first time an Everton player has managed this since 2013.
At Manchester City, he never fully lived up to the £100million price tag that Pep Guardiola’s side paid to Aston Villa in 2022.
However, in a bid to get game time ahead of the 2026 World Cup, Grealish has started this season on fire for Everton, with fans and pundits quick to praise the star.
Jack Grealish in the Everton away kit.
Credit: Manh Tung, Breaking Media
Vibrant – Richard Keys is full of praise for Jack Grealish
Writing on his blog, Richard Keys has shared how Grealish’s resurgence is brilliant to see, and how he can influence Everton’s ambitions this season.
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Keys wrote: “He spent the last two years of his time at City both frustrated and out of love with football. That’s by his own admission. Why? Ask yourself that question.
“He looks refreshed, vibrant and a lot like his old self at Everton. Good luck to him. It’s great to see him smiling again.”
Grealish has spent three years at Manchester City, helping them win the treble in 2022/23, but cutting a frustrated figure in the last two seasons due to a lack of minutes.
“Working with someone else, hearing a different voice and being challenged in a fresh way must have all played a part in his resurgence, and I think he’ll help Everton land a European place,” Keys added.
Everton have won their last two Premier League matches, scoring five goals in the process.
Grealish has been involved in four of those goals and excels in many other metrics.
Stat Grealish
Assists 4
Shots per 90 1.8
Successful dribbles per 90 2.8
Chances created 5
Big chances created 2
Grealish’s 2025/26 Premier League stats (via FotMob).
Whilst it is clear that Grealish is the chief architect in the squad at the moment, his partnership with a certain Everton star is blossoming into a fruitful one.
Iliman Ndiaye puffs out his cheeks for Everton.
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Iliman Ndiaye the perfect partner-in-crime for Jack Grealish
Grealish’s influence on the team wouldn’t be anywhere near as successful if it weren’t for Iliman Ndiaye.
With two goals in three games, he looks on course for the best goalscoring season of his career.
The service he has received from Grealish and new signing Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall has brought the best out of the Senegalese star.
His clinical nature in front of goal is crucial for Everton’s success, and fans will be hoping that their three stars can stay fit throughout the season.
With optimism brewing at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, can Everton mount a European push this season?
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