The English way suits Yaya

[Mark (Blue Army)]

Yaya Toure loves the challenges presented by his new life in English football.

The imposing Ivorian has looked right at home after moving to City from Barcelona in the summer, and looking around he already knows what is required to cope with the rigours of the Barclays Premier League.

The tempo and physical nature of the game here are the perfect blend for the 27-year-old midfielder, who says:

"The biggest change is that in Spain
they play slowly but with a lot of
quality. Here everyone is fighting and
running for the opportunity to play
football. I love that."

"I think I am suited to the Premier League. It is not so easy but I have a lot of respect for Chelsea and Manchester United. Manchester City are just starting with a lot of new players and a lot of big players. If we work hard I am totally sure Manchester City can have a good year and join these clubs."

Following the fine win in Salzburg on Thursday, City return to domestic matters on Sunday when they visit the DW Stadium, exactly the kind of game that Yaya says must win in the quest for Champions League football.

"We know it is going to be a very tough game," he adds. "Wigan are a team just like Sunderland and Blackburn, they will work hard, it will not be easy for us but the three points are very important."

"Wigan are going to be very confident after beating Tottenham. It is not easy playing a league game straight after a European match, but these are the games we need to win. Manchester City need to finish third or fourth in the table - that is the target. We have to qualify for the Champions League."

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[gillie]

Interesting that he says"Manchester City have to finnish third or fourth".I think thats a very levelled headed statement when a lot of others have been saying we are going for the title.Its a sort of lets learn to walk before trying to run statement.

[BlueMoonAwoken]

I personally think our players and anybody working at city should be saying we should be going for the title, as last year we said top 4 and just missed out. If we head for the title we may make 3rd or 4th spot. Then we have fully gelled in a year or 2 we will be ready for the title.

[Longball]

im not impressed - too fat arsed about the pitch

[Crossie]

Best of our new signings.

[Chewbacca]

I think Yaya is gonna be fookin awesome in the games coming up , his passing in the Salzburg game was very very good , when he gets his first goal for City watch this lad fly !