Manchester City began the defence of their title with a straight-forward win at Newcastle thanks to goals from David Silva and Sergio Aguero.
Manuel Pellegrini’s side were rarely troubled by the Magpies and took the lead when Silva tucked in following a brilliant backheel by Edin Dzeko.
Substitute Aguero added a second in stoppage time when he poked in after his initial shot was saved by Tim Krul.
Dzeko had a shot blocked by Krul who also stopped Samir Nasri’s drive.
Full-back Paul Dummett and substitute forward Ayoze Perez both went close for the Magpies.
Source: BBC