As the big game approaches, one man more than any other has an insight into tonight's Champion's League clash between Manchester City and Barcelona. Yaya Toure is a powerhouse in the centre of the sky blue midfield, as equally at home scoring spectacular goals as he is putting in crunching tackles. In his previous incarnation, he was an effective holding midfielder for an all conquering Barcelona team from 2007 to 2010. He was never a first choice midfielder but still contributed to their treble winning success in 2009. Manchester City fans would be expecting Yaya to rally to their cause, but … [Read more...]
Manchester City 3-0 Aris Salonika
Manchester City cruised to the last 16 of the Europa League thanks to goals from Edin Dzeko and Yaya Toure in their 3-0 win over Aris Salonika this evening. Man City were held to a goal-less draw in the previous leg but it was the £27m January signing Edin Dzeko who got on the scoresheet twice early-on after providing two calm finishes. Roberto Mancini's men continued to have the lion's share of possession throughout and Yaya Toure rounded off the victory late on after firing home from a Mario Balotelli rebound off the post. City are due to play Dynamo Kiev in the next round after they … [Read more...]
Fulham 1-4 Manchester City Highlights
Manchester City were back to winning ways this afternoon as the enjoyed a comprehensive 4-1 victory away at Fulham. Carlos Tevez led the line of attack and grabbed a goal in either half. Argentinian defender Pablo Zabaleta and recent signing Yaya Toure also got on the score sheet. Zoltan Gera's goal restored some pride in the second half but by then it was too little too late. … [Read more...]