Jack Grealish has said his off-the-field partying was not the main reason that led him to leave Manchester City last summer, although he admitted it "didn't help."

Grealish joined Everton on a season-long loan and immediately rekindled his best form, providing four assists in his first five Premier League games.

It comes after a difficult season for the former England international, who had fallen out of favour under City boss Pep Guardiola.

Speaking to Sky Sports , he said his main reason for leaving the Etihad was his desire to "feel loved" again.

"People go, 'he likes to go out, he likes to party,' and I do. I want to be able to live my life and enjoy myself but obviously there's a time and a place to do that," Grealish said.

"Sometimes, I'll be honest with you, I probabl

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