Yaya Toure scored this crucial goal for title chasing Man City back in February 2014.

Yaya Toure scored this crucial goal for title chasing Man City back in February 2014.

The hosts knew the importance of a victory over Stoke, having seen title rivals Chelsea beat Everton in the early kick-off that day, yet lacked the urgency they might have been expected to show until Toure’s effort.

Toure arrived in the Stoke area and was on hand to finish a move that involved Samir Nasri and Kolarov in the build-up.

Playing with more freedom after the goal, the home side should have extended their lead when Jesus Navas squared the ball across for Dzeko, only for the forward to get his feet tangled and miss from close range.