Shearer shared his thoughts on a popular podcast, stating, "Was I surprised by Manchester City's loss? No, because their performance has been inconsistent all season. They didn't do enough to win the game.

Shearer then mentioned Grealish, saying, "His time at Manchester City is coming to an end. He needs to move on to a new team.

Shearer pointed out that Guardiola chose to bring on a young substitute and another player in a critical moment of the game, rather than Grealish. This suggests that Guardiola may have lost confidence in Grealish's abilities.

Shearer concluded, "It seems that Guardiola has moved on from Grealish, and it's time for Grealish to find a new team.