‘He wasn’t the biggest fan but always kept an eye on their results. Still unbeaten in the league this season, the Lilywhites will be hoping their squad is strong enough to challenge without their key player. professional at Old Trafford, the defender joined Sunderland in July 2011 on a four-year deal. Manchester United players get into training in car park ahead of Northampton clashRELATED STORIESUNI. AP:Associated Press5Yaya Toure is keen to stay in England as his family are settledGetty Images5Ivor. ntusShocking moment brawl between West Ham fans began at Watford gameHowever, after being subbed in both his opening games for the Hammers so far, the last at half-time in the 4-2 loss to West Brom, fans may be less-than surprised if he is benched this Saturday. “He will be in my mind tonight, so it’s going to be an emotional occasion. Toure returned to training this week but did not travel to Wales for the 2-1 EFL Cup victory over Swansea. Beckles added: There were a few dark times while playing in non-league but things can change so quickly. But the former Sparta Rotterdam and Heerenveen star has already seen enough of the English top-flight to know how difficult it is.