Picture Special

B of the bang! City's first day fixtures in focus

With news that City's opening day fixture against Sunderland has been moved for television and will now be played at 5.30pm on Saturday 13 August, we cast our minds back to the start of previous campaigns...

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THREE CHEERS: Yaya Toure netted a fine strike as City won 3-0 against the Baggies on the opening day last season.

THREE CHEERS: Yaya Toure netted a fine strike as City won 3-0 against the Baggies on the opening day last season.
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SENSATIONAL SILVA: An El Mago inspired City downed Newcastle 2-0 to kick off the 2014/15 campaign.

SENSATIONAL SILVA: An El Mago inspired City downed Newcastle 2-0 to kick off the 2014/15 campaign.
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FANTASTIC FOUR: Newcastle suffered an opening day defeat in 2013/14, too, as Manuel Pellegrini's reign got off to a great start with a 4-0 win.

FANTASTIC FOUR: Newcastle suffered an opening day defeat in 2013/14, too, as Manuel Pellegrini's reign got off to a great start with a 4-0 win.
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2012/13: Samir Nasri took the first day plaudits four years ago. The Frenchman struck 10 minutes from time to give the reigning champions a 3-2 win over newly promoted Southampton.

2012/13: Samir Nasri took the first day plaudits four years ago. The Frenchman struck 10 minutes from time to give the reigning champions a 3-2 win over newly promoted Southampton.
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DEBUT DELIGHT: Sergio Aguero announces himself to the City faithful with two goals as the Blues beat Swansea 4-0 in 2011.

DEBUT DELIGHT: Sergio Aguero announces himself to the City faithful with two goals as the Blues beat Swansea 4-0 in 2011.
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STALEMATE: A share of the spoils signalled the start of the 2010/11 season, with Spurs holding Roberto Mancini's men to a 0-0 draw at White Hart Lane.

STALEMATE: A share of the spoils signalled the start of the 2010/11 season, with Spurs holding Roberto Mancini's men to a 0-0 draw at White Hart Lane.
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2009: A debut goal from Emmanuel Adebayor and another from Stephen Ireland ensure City start with a win.

2009: A debut goal from Emmanuel Adebayor and another from Stephen Ireland ensure City start with a win.