Wrapping up the opening week in the Barclays Premier League is Manchester City v Swansea City. The two sides have not faced each other in nearly 30 years and it will be an interesting fixture for both sides as a result.
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Manchester City failed to get the win over their local rivals in the Community Shield despite going up 2-0, and that will be a major concern for Mancini ahead of their first official match. Balotelli looked insufficient upfront for the Skyblues in the derby over the weekend so that puts increased pressure on £38m signing Sergio Aguero to perform with Carlos Tevez not looking motivated to play in Manchester. Other arrivals for the club looking to grab the title away from Man U this season include Gael Clichy and Stefan Savic. Players no longer with the club include Boateng, Shay Given, Jo, and Patrick Viera.
Swansea City are one of the more interesting sides to come out of the Championship in recent years as the Brendan Rodgers managed club plays an attractive brand of football. Their preseason wins over Celtic and Real Betis has given its faithful supporters real encouragement and they will go into the Etihad Stadium in Manchester hoping to make a banging start to their season. The club will expect big things from new signings Michel Vorm, Danny Graham, Leroy Lita, Wayne Routledge, Jose Moreira, and Steven Caulker.
Manchester City v Swansea City Betting Odds / Tips and Prediction: For those looking to bet on Manchester City v Swansea City, odds on leading betting site Bet365 are as follows. Manchester City to beat Swansea City odds is priced at 2/9, the draw is given 5/1 while Swansea City to beat Manchester City is valued at 14/1. Manchester City didn’t look good in their Community Shield clash against Man U but that was too much pressure on the still growing club too early. At home against an experienced side, their talent should overwhelm Swansea. Prediction: Manchester City 2 – 0 Swansea City.
Let us know your thoughts if you plan to tune in on August 15 to watch Manchester City v Swansea City live at 19:00 GMT – what is your prediction for today’s Swansea City v Manchester City match in the Premier League?