following a successful loan spell at manchester city in november 1999 granville moved again, joining city permanently for £1,000,000. he helped the club gain promotion to the premier league, another highlight of his career. towards the end of time at manchester city, he was pushed onto the bench and spent a month on loan at norwich city, a successful spell after which norwich asked for his signature. he opted to return to city to help the club retain their premier league status.