They used to chant his name in football stadiums across the UK and Europe, but now City fans will have to decide whether to open their arms to the player or shun him from their history.

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has once again sung the praises of Stevan Jovetic as the forward continues his scoring exploits – despite the Blues suffering a 3-1 penalty defeat to Liverpool.

Ivorian Toure, linked with moves away this summer as the 3x-year-old has experienced a rough time due to his ill brother Ibrahim sadly passing away in xx, said the ordeal had unsurprisingly affected his thinking.

Yaya Toure has poured cold water over the speculation surrounding his future at Manchester City – speculation begun by his own agent.

New Old Trafford boss Van Gaal mentioned at his unveiling press conference that Carrick had suffered an injury and would be out for ‘a long time, too long’ after he underwent surgery

Attacking midfielder Ashley Young and right back Rafael both celebrate their birthdays today and the United Twitter account was quick to mark the special occasion.

Manchester City’s Yaya Toure has claimed the club denied him compassionate leave to visit his dying brother – as rumours of a summer Etihad exit grow.

The younger brother of Manchester City’s Yaya and former Blue Kolo Toure has died in Manchester aged 28.

The Blues have been held to ransom by their Ivorian powerhouse Yaya Toure after the 31-year-old announced that he was unhappy with the way he was treated during his birthday last month.

Toure was not impressed by the small celebrations that the club produced including presenting him with a cake for this 31st birthday during the flight to Abu Dhabi.

Toure appeared to cast doubt over his City future through Twitter following his agent’s claims the club failed to wish him a happy 31st birthday.