Defending champions Manchester City showed why they mean business as they saw off a determined Newcastle United side thanks to a Julian Alvarez strike in the first half. The Argentine was set up by Englishman Phil Foden as City dominated most of the ball against a resiliant Magpies. City who are with influential player Kevin de Bruyne, were gung-ho in the game as they showed off their resolute approach against Newcastle United. For the Magpies, despite scoring 5 goals in their first game, Eddie Howe's side did not muster up a shot until the 70th minute.