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Manchester City rewrote the Premier League record books as Yaya Toure bid an emotional farewell to the Blues.
Champions City endorsed their status as the best team in the land by reaching 96 points, eclipsing Chelsea’s record of 95, set in 2004.
And their second goal, scored by Bernardo Silva, set a new Premier League record of 104 for the season, taking them past Chelsea’s haul of 103. Fernandinho’s strike later took the total to 105.
It was the perfect way for Toure to sign off, after eight trophy-laden years, during which time he helped City emerge from the giant shadow of their more illustrious neighbours Manchester United.
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Toure, making his 316th and final appearance for City, was made captain for the night and led the side out to a rapturous reception.
The first chant of ‘Yaya, Yaya Toure’ came within a minute of kick-off, with cries of ‘Shoot!’ whenever the towering midfielder was in possession.
Although he has been part of the supporting cast for the past two years and made just 17 appearances this season, Toure’s contribution to City’s emergence cannot be underestimated.
The Ivory Coast international, who signed from Barcelona for £24million back in 2010, was one of the pivotal figures in City’s emergence as one of the dominant forces in English football.
Danilo of Manchester City scores a goal to make it 1-0
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A scorer of key goals, including the winner in the 2011 FA Cup final as City landed their first trophy in 35 years, the catalyst for their three subsequent title triumphs, Toure has been a colossus for the Blues.
He plundered a remarkable 24 goals from midfield as City claimed their second Premier League crown in 2014, and while his best days are now behind him, Toure still provided glimpses of his formidable ability.
He embarked on one of his trademark surging runs just before the half-hour, beating two opponents and delighting the home crowd, before crossing for Gabriel Jesus, who hit the side netting.
In the 42nd minute, City’s fans broke into a collective round of applause, honouring Toure, whose has worn the No.42 shirt throughout his career with the Blues.
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City boss Pep Guardiola paid tribute to Toure and said: “Where we are now is because of what he has done.
“We cannot forget that during the managership of Roberto Mancini, and especially Manuel Pellegrini, that Yaya was the key player.”
City took the lead in the 16th minute, Leroy Sane bursting through the middle and feeding Danilo, who produced a composed finish for a defender.
But City’s lead lasted four minutes, Claudio Bravo raced from his line but failed to collect the ball, allowing Davy Propper to cross and Leonardo Ulloa to level the score with a header.
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The Blues restored their lead in the 35th minute, Sane picking out Silva, who buried a low left-footed shot beyond the reach of Mat Ryan.
Fernandinho made it 3-1 in the 71st minute, Sane again the provider after a cleverly-worked corner involving Ilkay Gundogan.
After the game, Toure’s older brother and former City team-mate, Kolo, presented the midfielder with a lifetime season ticket, as well as a framed shirt with 316 on the back.
Thanks for joining our commentary this evening. Until next time, goodbye.
Manchester City break the Premier League record for most points in a season with their 3-1 win over Brighton. The club have also scored the most goals in a Premier League campaign, reaching 105 on the term, surpassing Chelsea this evening. The strikes came from Danilo, Bernardo Silva and Fernandinho, who delivered the win, which never appeared to be in doubt despite Leonardo Ulloa's first-half leveller for the Seagulls. Pep Guardiola's men can reach the 100-point mark with a victory in their final match of the term against Southampton at St Mary's Stadium.
FULL-TIME: MANCHESTER CITY 3-1 BRIGHTON
90+3 minsminute by minute
The referee ends the contest.
90+1 minsminute by minute
Two crosses fly across the face of goal in the space of seconds as Mendy and Danilo see their deliveries go unconverted.
90 minsminute by minute
There will be three minutes of added time.
90 minsSTATS
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Possession
89 minsminute by minute
OFF THE BAR! Danilo curls his effort over the wall and towards the target. The ball seems destined for the net, only to strike the crossbar and bounce clear.
88 minsminute by minute
City win a free-kick just outside the box as Diaz is brought down by Dunk. Danilo stands over the ball.
85 minsminute by minute
The game is almost at walking pace now. City are quite comfortable with their lead.
86 minsminute by minute
An end of an era as Toure makes his way off the pitch at the Etihad Stadium for a final time as a City player. Nmecha replaces the Ivorian.
83 minsminute by minute
Diaz replaces Jeus for the home side.
82 minsminute by minute
OVER! Locadia tries his luck from distance, only to blast his strike well over the bar.
81 minsminute by minute
SAVE! Sane breaks down the left and works the ball back to Toure for a strike, but his effort is tame and straight at Ryan.
80 minsminute by minute
Toure is desperate to sign off for City with a goal. He collects Sane's offload, but cannot make his way through a crowd of defenders on the edge of the box.
79 minsminute by minute
March comes on for Izquierdo.
77 minsminute by minute
Locadia latches on to a ball over the top in a promising position, but his progress is halted by a good tackle from Laporte.
75 minsminute by minute
Silva goes on the surge down the right, but his low cross is sent behind by Bong.
76 minsminute by minute
Mendy enters the action for the home side to replace Zinchenko.
76 minsSTATS
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Possession
73 minsminute by minute
Kayal comes on for Gross.
73 minsminute by minute
Locadia replaces Ulloa for the visitors.
72 minsminute by minute
GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!! FERNANDINHO DRILLS A STRIKE HOME!! City catch Brighton napping at the corner as Gundogan finds Sane. His cutback reaches Fernandinho in the middle. The Brazilian strikes the ball first time at goal and it flies off his left boot into the bottom corner.
72 minsminute by minute
Sane has his third assist as his cutback is converted by Fernandinho.
72 minsminute by minute
Toure offloads to Sane in the box, who finds the run of Gundogan. However, his strike is blocked behind by Bruno.
69 minsminute by minute
Ulloa flicks the ball on in the final third, looking for Gross, but Bravo is off his line to make the claim.
66 minsminute by minute
City win a free-kick 40 yards from goal and Gundogan bends the ball to the back post, aiming for Toure. The delivery has too much pace on it for the Ivorian to challenge in the air, travelling behind for a goal-kick.
65 minsminute by minute
Brighton clear the danger from Silva's delivery from the corner before Danilo hammers an effort well over the bar on the follow-up.
64 minsminute by minute
Silva attempts to fire a low ball across the face of goal, but Dunk makes the block to send it behind for a corner.
62 minsminute by minute
City are probing once again, but the Brighton defensive wall around the edge of their box has been fairly solid in the second period.
