WATCH: Crystal Palace 1-2 Man City highlights
Sunday 20 November 2016 00:03, UK
Yaya Toure returned from his Manchester City exile to inspire a 2-1 victory at Crystal Palace that maintains their pursuit of the Premier League title.
The midfielder was a surprise inclusion in Pep Guardiola's starting XI - making his first Premier League appearance of the season - and justified his selection by scoring both goals for his side.
The Ivory Coast international gave City the lead in the 39th minute, exchanging passes with Nolito before firing a shot, which was deflected by James Tomkins, past Wayne Hennessey and into the back of the net.
Substitute Connor Wickham's second-half finish briefly took Palace level but Toure responded seven minutes from time by delivering the statement he needed when scoring second-placed City's winning goal.
Victory moves Guardiola's side level on points with Liverpool at the top of the table, while defeat inflicted a fifth straight defeat on Palace.
Hit play on the video above to see highlights of Manchester City's 2-1 victory at Crystal Palace.
