Newcastle 13/10 to avoid defeat to Manchester City in this afternoon’s game

Competition: Premier League
Market: Newcastle to win or draw against Man City
Odds: 13/10 @ Bet 365

Newcastle have a difficult opening game against the Premier League title holders Man City, but there’s reason to believe the North-East side can spring a surprise and get a result, despite having endured a long winless run against the Sky Blues in the top flight.

Alana Pardew’s side have spent well in the transfer market this summer, and will be desperate to get off to a great start to appease the supporters. Manchester City put in a woeful showing against Arsenal in their Community Shield defeat, and there’s the worry for manager Manuel Pellegrini that the side are still not ready for the campaign.

The Citizens looked complacent and bereft of ideas against Arsenal, and they have a tendency to start the new season slowly, especially on their travels as they did last season – losing four and drawing two of their first eight away games.

As a result, Bet 365 are giving odds of 13/10 for the Magpies to either win or draw against City today. Any result will suit the North-East outfit, and if they can come away with at least a point, Pardew will consider it job well done.

Bet: Newcastle to avoid defeat to Manchester City in this afternoon’s game @ 13/10 with Bet 365 >>