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11th Dec 2016

This Jack Grealish screamer helped Aston Villa to a crucial victory

We forgot he could do this.

Sean McMahon

You might be forgiven for forgetting that Jack Grealish is a pretty good footballer.

Sure, that may have been the reason there was a such a clamour over who he would be playing his international football for.

These days, though, the 21-year-old is more commonly known for his behaviour away from the pitch rather than his performances on it.

In fact, even recently, his misdemeanours have been occurring during football matches.

Only one month ago, the youngster was hit with a three match ban for violent conduct for stamping on an opposition player.

However, Grealish has returned to the Aston Villa side in recent weeks and seems to be playing with a lot more confidence under new boss Steve Bruce.

Before coming into this weekend’s match, Villa had been involved in an astonishing 10 draws in 19 games.

That run looked like it was going to continue only for Grealish to step up to the plate on the 87th minute.

Grealish collected the ball on the edge of the box before smashing a shot into the top corner of the net.

Wigan goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen could do nothing about it.

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This goal ensured Villa came away with a vital 1-0 victory, leaving the Midlands club just three points off the playoff positions.

The goal was met with wild celebrations from the Villa faithful which you can see below.

Good man, Jack.

Just don’t celebrate too hard.

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