The Premier League is abuzz with excitement as Everton prepare to face Wolves at Molineux on Saturday, August 30, 2025, with all eyes on Jack Grealish, the on-loan Manchester City star. David Moyes, Everton’s seasoned manager, has thrown his full support behind the 29-year-old midfielder, expressing confidence that Grealish can rediscover the dazzling form that once made him England’s first £100m footballer. After a sensational home debut at Everton’s new Hill Dickinson Stadium, where Grealish delivered two assists in a 2-0 victory over Brighton, the stage is set for him to propel the Toffees to a third consecutive win.
Grealish’s move to Everton on a season-long loan from Manchester City has been a headline-grabbing transfer, driven by his desire for a fresh start after a challenging spell at the Etihad. Limited to just 17 Premier League starts over the past two seasons under Pep Guardiola, Grealish’s confidence took a hit, and he was omitted from England’s Euro 2024 squad. Yet, his immediate impact at Everton suggests a revival is underway. Against Brighton, he orchestrated both goals, teeing up Iliman Ndiaye for the historic first strike at the new stadium and assisting James Garner for the second. “He is a real talent and someone we’re hoping can get back to the levels he’s produced before,” Moyes said ahead of the Wolves clash. “He’s helped us already and I hope we can continue to build on it, get him fitter, stronger and used to playing again.”
Moyes’ belief in Grealish stems from a pivotal FaceTime call that sealed the deal. Despite interest from Napoli, Grealish chose Everton, swayed by Moyes’ vision of making him the centerpiece of the attack. “I absolutely loved my time at Man City, I had a great four years there, won a lot of things,” Grealish told Sky Sports after his debut. “It just felt like it was time for a change and I have said it before, as soon as I spoke to the manager David Moyes on FaceTime, I knew this was the place I wanted to come.” His instant chemistry with Ndiaye, despite never training together, was a revelation. “The manager he has not played us once together in training,” Grealish admitted with a smile. “I said to Illy yesterday, is there any chance of the manager playing us together?” Ndiaye echoed the optimism, saying, “Jack is an amazing player, we all know that, today he showed what he can do. I think it can be very good this season.”
Everton’s new £802m stadium, a gleaming dockside marvel, has provided the perfect backdrop for Grealish’s resurgence. The move from Goodison Park to Hill Dickinson Stadium symbolizes a new era, and Grealish’s flair is central to Moyes’ ambition to rebuild the club. “It was a great feeling and it was really important to win the first game in the new stadium,” Moyes reflected, crediting the fans and the club’s vision. However, injuries to defenders Jarrad Branthwaite, Nathan Patterson, Seamus Coleman, and Vitalii Mykolenko have stretched Everton’s squad thin, making Grealish’s creativity even more vital. Moyes remains cautious about transfer expectations, noting, “We could make more signings but I don’t want to raise all the expectations all the time.”
Grealish’s versatility, drifting between the No. 10 role and the left flank, offers tactical flexibility. His final season at Aston Villa in 2020/21 showcased his brilliance—seven goals, 10 assists, and 81 chances created, outpacing most Premier League stars. Moyes, drawing parallels to his successful loan stint with Jesse Lingard at West Ham in 2021, believes Grealish can emulate that impact and reclaim his England spot for the World Cup. “I know Jack’s ambition is to get back into the England squad, so hopefully we can help him achieve that over the course of the season,” Moyes said. Former Everton and Villa CEO Keith Wyness agrees, praising Grealish’s unique ability to create space: “I’ve never seen a player receive a ball and make himself an extra yard in the way that he just controls it.”
The Wolves match is a chance for Grealish to build on his momentum. Everton’s 2-0 Carabao Cup win over Mansfield, where Grealish played an hour, showed his growing fitness. Theo Walcott, speaking on BBC’s Football Daily, believes the move is “perfect” for Grealish, noting, “We all want to see Jack Grealish playing with a smile. That’s when he plays with that freedom and that energy.” With England’s Thomas Tuchel watching closely, Grealish’s performances could reshape the national team’s attacking options.
As Everton aim to climb the Premier League table, Grealish’s swagger and creativity are injecting excitement into a club hungry for success. The Hill Dickinson Stadium faithful are already dreaming of a season where their new talisman, backed by Moyes’ faith, rekindles the magic that once lit up Villa Park and sets Merseyside alight.
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