In a highly anticipated match between cross-city rivals Aston Villa and Birmingham City, Jack Grealish proved to be the difference-maker. The Villa captain opened the scoring early on with a stunning left-footed strike that left the Birmingham goalkeeper with no chance. However, the game took a dramatic turn when Grealish was punched from behind by a Birmingham fan who had invaded the pitch. Despite the incident, Grealish managed to keep his composure and later sealed Villa's victory with a second goal in the second half. In the post-match interview, Grealish spoke about the incident, stating that he was "shocked and angry" but ultimately happy that his team had won. The incident was widely condemned by both clubs and the football community, and the fan responsible was later sentenced to prison.