2015 Manchester City Third – Yaya Toure #42 XL

The 2014–15 season was a transitional year for Yaya Touré at Manchester City, coming off his career-best 2013–14 campaign. While he remained an important presence in midfield, both his form and City’s overall performance dipped, as the club failed to win any trophies and struggled for consistency in big matches.

🏆 Manchester City 2014–15 Season Summary

• Premier League: 🥈 2nd place (79 points, behind Chelsea)

• FA Cup: ❌ Eliminated in the Fourth Round (vs. Middlesbrough)

• League Cup: ❌ Eliminated in the Fourth Round (vs. Newcastle)

• UEFA Champions League: ❌ Round of 16 exit to Barcelona (3-1 agg)

Despite a strong start to the league campaign, City were inconsistent against top opponents and dropped crucial points mid-season, allowing Chelsea to pull away and secure the title.

⚽ Yaya Touré’s 2014–15 Season Stats

• Position: Central/Attacking Midfielder

• Premier League:

  • ✅ 29 appearances

  • ⚽ 10 goals

  • 🎯 1 assist

• All Competitions:

  • ✅ 40 appearances

  • ⚽ 12 goals

🔑 Notable Contributions:

• Scored in key matches vs Sunderland, West Brom, and Newcastle

• Played in a deeper midfield role at times due to tactical reshuffling

• Missed part of January while on international duty at the Africa Cup of Nations with Ivory Coast (which he won)