Yaya Toure bashes his critics after strong showing against West Brom
Manchester City star Yaya Toure has brushed off criticism of his performances last season after beginning the new campaign in prolific fashion against West Brom.
Toure scored twice in the first half as City swept aside the Baggies 3-0 at the Hawthorns, with Vincent Kompany sealing a comfortable victory with an emphatic header after the break.
Both Kompany and Toure were singled out for below-par performances last season as City allowed Chelsea to claim its first Premier League title since 2010 with ease, but the Ivorian insists he was satisfied with his achievements.
"I'm not back – I'm always there," Toure said. "People have to understand football is not talking about one player, it's about the team. The team did a massive job [against West Brom], we played very well, against a difficult side. West Brom have a good manager, good players and experience in the Premier League and the team played brilliantly. Full credit to the team.
"Sometimes people have to understand we are human beings. Things can go wrong [even] when you are fully focused in your job, you love your job and want to win all the time. My job is to make people happy and myself happy as well."
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