City and Liverpool start new campaign with wins


Manchester City's Sergio Aguero (R) scores a goal against Newcastle United during their English Premier League soccer match at St James' Park in Newcastle upon Tyne, northern England August 17, 2014. REUTERS/Andrew Yates

LONDON (Reuters) - One moment of attacking brilliance and a late Sergio Aguero strike gave Premier League holders Manchester City a winning start to their title defence as they eased past Newcastle United 2-0 away on Sunday.

Ivorian powerhouse Yaya Toure and Edin Dzeko combined to set up Spaniard David Silva before halftime while Argentine Aguero added a second just before the final whistle.

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