Yaya Toure’s highs and lows at Manchester City

The former Ivory Coast international made his final appearance for the club against Brighton.

Published May 9, 2018

Yaya Toure has been one of Manchester City’s most influential players (Nigel French/Empics)

Yaya Toure said farewell to the Manchester City fans as he made his final home appearance for the club in Wednesday’s clash with Brighton at the Etihad Stadium.

Here, Press Association Sport looks at some highs and lows during his eight years at the club.

High: Winning 2011 FA Cup

Toure steered City to FA Cup glory in 2011 (Anthony Devlin/PA)

High: 2012 title success

Toure's performance at Newcastle put City in sight of title glory in 2012 — Toure’s performance at Newcastle put City in sight of title glory in 2012 (Mike Egerton/Empics)

High: 2014 title success

Toure scored 20 goals in the 2013-14 title success (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Low: Birthday cake row

Toure's title celebrations in 2014 were quickly followed by an odd row about cake — Toure’s title celebrations in 2014 were quickly followed by an odd row about cake (Mike Egerton/PA)

Low: Frozen out by Guardiola

Toure had a spell frozen out of the side after Guardiola took charge (Nigel French/PA)