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Manchester City's Yaya Toure claims he 'hates' birthdays after celebrating turning 34 by beating Leicester

Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure claimed he hates celebrating birthdays as he turned 34 on Saturday in his side's 2-1 win over Leicester.

Toure's agent Dimitry Seluk urged Man City supporters before the game to bring cakes to the match at the Etihad to help celebrate the Ivorian's birthday.

And some supporters obliged on Saturday afternoon as they held up banners wishing the midfielder a happy 34th birthday.

Yaya Toure celebrated his 34th birthday with a start against defending champions Leicester
A young Manchester City supporter holds up a mock birthday cake he made for Yaya Toure
A young Manchester City supporter holds up a mock birthday cake he made for Yaya Toure
The midfielder considered leaving the club in 2014 after feeling his birthday was not marked sufficiently
Another supporter wished the midfielder a happy birthday and labelled him a club 'legend'
Another supporter wished the midfielder a happy birthday and labelled him a club 'legend'

But while Toure showed his appreciation for the gesture, he sought to downplay the significance of his birthday.