(Reuters) - Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said he was delighted with Jack Grealish's desire to drive forward with the ball in their 2-0 League Cup win over Chelsea on Wednesday.
Second-half goals from Riyad Mahrez and Julian Alvarez secured victory for City and took them into the fourth round.
"We spoke many times with him, the first intention is go to score a goal," Guardiola told reporters."He's not a real threat for the back four because he's going to pass the ball, but today his body language is 'I'm going to score a goal'. Then after, shoot or pass.
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