Manchester City reserves could shine in the Champions League, says Yaya Toure

08 November 2011 09:04
Yaya Toure believes Manchester City are now so strong they could field two teams capable of qualifying for the Champions League.[LNB]The City midfielder, 28, admitted he has been surprised at how quickly the Barclays Premier League leaders have achieved success, but insisted Roberto Mancini's side can still get better - and could win the title after an unbeaten season.[LNB]Toure said: 'We have got two teams now that can both play in the Champions League. We have got a fantastic squad and fantastic players, everybody is improving.[LNB] City slicker: Yaya Toure continues to excel in the heart of Roberto Mancini's side[LNB]'When you see the team that played against Wolves in the Carling Cup, they won 5-2. The team that played against Wolves at the Etihad won 2-1, but it was difficult. Everybody is good enough to play and everybody is doing fantastic. [LNB]'The team is improving well - and we have to keep improving. The mentality's getting stronger and stronger and the team is doing something that, honestly, I didn't expect.[LNB]'I came here (from Barcelona) because I wanted to make history. I want to achieve with this club is to change the club's ambition. That's why the club signed me and a lot of quality players. [LNB] Out of Africa: The powerhouse midfielder will be sorely missed in January[LNB]'We try not to think about (becoming the next 'Invincible' side) because the Premier League's not so easy and other teams will try to beat us. It will be very difficult but we hope we continue like that.'[LNB]For Toure, last month's 6-1 victory in the Manchester derby was a real turning point in City's development - and the recognition and respect they can now command. [LNB]The Ivory Coast international, speaking at a Puma kit launch for this country, giggled in delight as he recalled friends at home asking: 'Is it real? You beat United 6-1?' [LNB] Bold targets: Yaya Toure wants to make history with his new side[LNB]'But people understand now that City is becoming a big team, a great team' he added. 'It gets fantastic players and we want to beat a lot of strong teams like Manchester United and Chelsea. Everybody understands now, City are coming in the top.'[LNB]Last season's FA Cup winners spent more than ?75million this summer further strengthening their squad with players of the calibre of Sergio Aguero, Samir Nasri and Gael Clichy.[LNB]Toure believes City's squad is now so saturated with quality it will be difficult for his older brother, Kolo, to regain a regular place in the starting XI.[LNB] Fringe benefits: City have strength in depth, with brother Kolo on the bench[LNB]Kolo Toure has yet to start a league game since returning from a six-month drugs ban, though the 30-year-old has made two substitute appearances in the top flight.[LNB]Yaya Toure said: 'When one brother's playing and the other isn't it's difficult. But Kolo has such a fantastic approach. He knows you have to work hard because the team is doing well and you can't change the team if it's winning. [LNB]'To be in the starting XI for City at the moment, you have to work hard because of the quality of the players. Everybody is touching the door of the boss to start. [LNB]'If I'm the boss it's very difficult to make the starting XI because every player is in fantastic form.'[LNB] So, why won't you give Micah a game Fabio? Defender on fire for City but no England callAguero risks Mancini wrath by expressing disappointment at seeing Tevez marginalisedHargreaves on brink of Man City return as Platt says injury-prone star is back in training West Brom boss Hodgson hopeful of ?3.5m January deal for Manchester City defender Onuoha[LNB]

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