Manchester City 2013-2014 Home Shirt - Yaya Touré #42 (S)

The sky blue is even, with no fading, and the white collar trimmed in navy is clean. The Etihad sponsor is sharp, the embroidered crest intact and the TOURE YAYA 42 nameset lies perfectly flat. I found no notable flaw: just the look of a shirt that has been worn with care.

Mind the size: this S measures 47 x 72 cm, a close Nike fit. Compare with the flat measurements below, or check my size guide.

Flat measurements

A narrow, fairly long cut: ideal for a slim build. Lay a shirt that fits you well flat, measure it the same way and compare.

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• Inner Nike label (photo 4): size S, style code 574863-489, production code HO130408SYS and full barcode
• Embroidered crest (photo 3): golden eagle, three stars and Superbia in Proelio ribbon, dense and even stitching
• Fabric: Dri-FIT knit with a fine waffle texture, identical across the whole body
• Cut and finish: Pride In Battle printed inside the nape, two-tone ribbed collar, Authentic tag at the bottom left

Yaya Touré and the 20-goal season

In the summer of 2013, Manchester City changed both kit supplier and manager: Nike replaced Umbro, Manuel Pellegrini succeeded Roberto Mancini. This sky blue shirt opens that new era.

2 March 2014, Wembley. In the League Cup final against Sunderland, Yaya Touré equalises with a curling long-range strike. City win 3-1 and lift the first trophy of the season.

On 11 May 2014, a 2-0 win over West Ham gives City their second Premier League title in three years. Touré ends the campaign with 20 league goals, an outstanding tally for a midfielder.

It is also the season City reach the Champions League round of 16 for the first time.

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