Lean, fit and scoring again, Toure back in favor at Man City
MANCHESTER, England — There was pure elation at Yaya Toure’s goal-scoring return to action for Manchester City over the weekend.
As he was leaving the field after scoring both of City’s goals in a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace, he was given a warm hug by coach Pep Guardiola. As he walked into the dressing room, he was given a standing ovation by his teammates.
Among the fans spilling onto the playing surface amid the celebrations after Toure’s 83rd-minute winning goal was a man who was holding a young girl with his right arm and punching the air with his left.