Ivorian International and Manchester City of England midfielder, Yaya Toure, was on target yesterday for his club in the UEFA Champions League match played at Czech Republic.

CEOAFRICA sports desk gathered that Toure, after getting the goal against Viktoria Plzen in a game that ended 3-0 in favour of Manchester City, expressed optimism that Manchester City can improve this season in the European Club competition.

"The last two years were quite disappointing for us, for the fans and for the club. It's important for us to prove to the fans who love Manchester City that this year is going to be our year." The Current Africa Footballer of the Year said.

City have failed to make it to the knockout stages in the last two seasons and the win in the Czech Republic was the first time they have begun the group stage with victory.

Furthermore, Yaya Toure, who now has three goals this season, added: "Our most important target is getting through to the second round and showing improvement."

Second-half goals by Edin Dzeko, Toure and Sergio Aguero also ensured City's first away victory in Europe's elite competition since beating Villarreal on 2 November 2011.

It also gave new boss Manuel Pellegrini his first European win as City boss as he looks to replicate his success at former teams Villarreal and Malaga.

Meanwhile, the City Boss, Manuel Pellegrini said the club would fancy their chances of winning the UEFA Champions League and the English Premiership this season.

"We don't have a priority on this. We didn't play well in the last Champions League last season but the Premier League is also very important for us and we will continue in both with the same level of priority." He said.

In addition to the result, there was further good news for Pellegrini, who saw captain Vincent Kompany return from injury and complete 90 minutes ahead of Sunday's Manchester derby.

Pellegrini said, "It will give confidence for all the players. We have the derby next Sunday and winning away in the Champions League, scoring three goals, having at least three or four more chances to score and a clean sheet - I think it will give all the players a lot of confidence for the next games."