2 Games, 4 Assists and MVP! Jack Grealish Revives His Career, Leads Everton to Back-to-Back Wins

In football, there is a saying: “A tree dies when it’s uprooted, but a man thrives when he moves.” At 29 years old, Jack Grealish is the perfect embodiment of that proverb. Since joining Everton on loan from Manchester City this summer, Grealish has produced 4 assists in just two matches, signaling a remarkable career revival.

Grealish Shines at Molineux, Double Assist Secures Victory

In Matchweek 3 of the Premier League, Everton defeated Wolves 3-2 away from home. Just 7 minutes in, Mykolenko crossed from the left, and Grealish cleverly headed the ball across goal for Beto to nod in the opener.

In the 55th minute, Everton launched a textbook counterattack. Grealish carried the ball forward and threaded a perfect pass to Lewis Hall, who finished clinically to extend the lead.

Grealish’s performance was dominant: 2 assists, 2 key passes, 5 successful dribbles, and 7 fouls won. Whoscored rated him 8.9, the highest of the match, while the Premier League officially named him MVP.

Two Matches, Four Assists – A New Everton Record

This was not his first double-assist performance of the season. In Matchweek 2, Everton beat Brighton 2-0, and Grealish also provided two assists:

• In the 23rd minute, his burst down the left set up Ndiaye for the opener.
• In the 52nd minute, he drew defenders before laying off for Onana to fire in from distance.

Across just two games, Grealish has delivered 4 assists, making him the first player in Everton’s Premier League history to record back-to-back matches with two assists, according to OPTA.

A Fresh Start After Struggles at City

This explosive form contrasts sharply with his struggles at Manchester City. In the 2024/25 season, Grealish managed just 1 goal and 1 assist in 20 league appearances. The season before, he only registered 3 goals and 1 assist in the league.

Now, in just two starts for Everton, he has already surpassed his assist tally from the past two seasons combined. Former teammate Erling Haaland praised him as “Everton’s De Bruyne,” while Everton manager David Moyes admitted: “He’s even better than I expected.”

Conclusion

From a sidelined substitute at City to the creative hub at Everton, Grealish has completed an inspiring turnaround. For the 29-year-old England international, the word “reborn” perfectly describes his current form. And with the season still young, his story is only just beginning.