Jack Grealish reveals what he said during hilarious pop at Erling Haaland after Manchester City striker spurned opportunity to score in front of goal

Manchester City forward Jack Grealish has shared what he told his teammate Erling Haaland after the latter missed a scoring opportunity earlier this season.

Haaland has started his first campaign in England in tremendous fashion. With 18 Premier League goals, he has already outscored seven of the 20 teams in the league. However, like any striker, he has also missed a few chances.

Grealish, who's yet to record an assist this season, recalled one of Haland's spurned opportunities earlier this week. During a promotional video for Amazon, where he worked as a delivery man for a day, the Englishman said (as quoted by The Daily Star UK):

"I passed him one, and he missed. I said I need these assists Erling."

The former Aston Villa captain also made another reference to his Manchester City teammate while speaking about his day working for Amazon:

"Like Haaland's start to the season mate. That's how my shift has been today."

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Erling Haaland and Jack Grealish returned to action for Manchester City in EFL Cup win over Liverpool

Following a mid-season break for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Manchester City returned to action on Thursday (December 22). The Cityzens took on Liverpool in the EFL Cup at the Etihad, emerging 3-2 winners after an entertaining game.

Erling Haaland, who didn't participate in the World Cup after Norway failed to qualify, set the ball rolling in the tenth minute, scoring from Kevin De Bruyne's assist. Fabio Carvalho then got the Reds level, but Riyad Mahrez put City back in front in the 47th minute.

Mohamed Salah scored just a minute later to bring Liverpool back on level terms before Nathan Ake netted the winner in the 58th minute.

Haaland, who started the game, ended with a goal, one big chance created and a big chance missed. He also won two duels during his 73 minutes on the pitch. The Norwegian was replaced by Phil Foden.

Meanwhile, Jack Grealish, who was part of England's World Cup squad, entered the fray as part of a double substitution, coming on for Cole Palmer. In his brief stint on the pitch, he won a foul and both his duels, completed five passes and made an interception.

Manchester City will now look forward to their next game - a visit to Leeds United in the Premier League on Wednesday (December 28).