Man City hammer Norwich 5-0 as Grealish scores his first City goal

English champions Manchester City trounced Norwich City 5-0 in a Premier League match on Saturday in which summer signing Jack Grealish scored his first goal.

Dutch goalkeeper Tim Krul scored an own goal in minute 7 at Etihad Stadium in Manchester.

Gabriel Jesus crossed from the edge of the box in the 22nd minute and found Grealish on the far post. The ball hit Grealish and went in.

In the second half, Spanish defender Aymeric Laporte made it 3-0, scoring in a scramble after a corner kick.

Raheem Sterling converted a close range finish in minute 71 after Jesus’ assist.

Algerian winger Riyad Mahrez rounded out the scoring in the 84th minute.

Mahrez had a smart through ball from Ruben Dias as the Portuguese defender’s pinpoint pass allowed Mahrez to beat the offside trap and scored.

The victory gave Manchester City their first points of the season.

Meanwhile, Liverpool beat Burnley 2-0 at Anfield Stadium.

Diogo Jota and Sadio Mane were the scorers for Liverpool.

Source: Anadolu Agency