Live on Skysports 1: Mon 20.00: Manchester City get their campaign underway against Swansea; Paddy Power make City 2/1 to win by 3 or more
Premier League newcomers Swansea couldn’t really have asked for a much harder start to life in the top league; travelling away to star-studded Manchester City and stuck out on a Monday night where everyone will be watching them.
As a result, bet365 make the Swans 12/1 outsiders to snatch an unlikely victory while the home side are just 3/10 with Coral. A draw, probably the most Swansea can hope for, is 5/1 with Totesport.
There are two likely scenarios in this game. Firstly, Mancini’s men will turn it on, as they did against Inter, and really take Swansea to bits. Paddy Power have 2/1 that City win by 3 goals or more. Secondly, Man City will be laboured, as they were against Manchester United, as plod along to a narrow win (Skybet say 11/4 for a City victory by 1 goal) or perhaps even a shock draw.
The first of the two situations is more likely though, the Community shield serving as a bit of a friendly so City should really turn up here. Back Paddy Power’s -2 handicap at 2/1 or be more cautious and have Stan James’ 3/4 that City win by 2 goals or more.
Edin Dzeko is a good bet to get the scoring underway at 4/1 (Betfred), he has looked quite bright in the pre-season, while David Silva is massive at 9/4 to score anytime with Ladbrokes.
Those thinking that Swansea will last out for 45 minutes can have 7/2 about a drawn first half followed by a City win (Blue Square).
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