Manchester City kicked off their 2015/16 Barclays Premier League campaign with a comfortable 3-0 win over West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns.
It was an impressive performance from Manuel Pellegrini's side who commenced the season by going top of the table after the likes of Chelsea and Arsenal dropped points on the opening weekend.
Yaya Toure opened the scoring in the ninth minute when he received a ball from Jesus Navas at the top of the area before lashing home between the legs of Craig Dawson as David Silva attempted to deflect the initial attempt past the Baggies defender.
15 minutes later and City were two to the good when Ivorian midfielder Toure grabbed his second with a well-struck curler from the edge of the box after playing a neat one-two with Wilfried Bony.
Saido Berahino had a goal disallowed for offside four minutes prior to the break prior before scuffing a gilt-edged chance early in the second half.
However, the contest was wrapped up just before the hour-mark courtesy of City captain Vincent Kompany who produced a looped front post header to see home David Silva's corner.
MATCH OVERVIEW
Manchester City: 3 (Yaya Toure 9'/24', Vincent Kompany 59')
The Hawthorns, West Bromwich - 24,564
Debutants: WBA - James Chester, James McClean and Rickie Lambert (club)
MCI - Raheem Sterling (club)
TALKING POINTS
- Are Man City good enough to heap the pressure on reigning champions Chelsea from the outset?
- Will we see the return to top form of Yaya Toure this term?
- Can West Brom quickly put this disappointing opener behind them?
WHAT'S NEXT?
Albion will be looking for three points when they take on Watford at Vicarage Road on Saturday as City prepare to host Chelsea on Sunday.
TWITTER INSIGHT
Great team performance and a good start to the season!! City fans you were fantastic! #ComeOnCity!
— Yaya Touré (@YayaToure) August 10, 2015Una gran victoria para empezar la temporada//A great win to start the season.C'mon Cityy!! #MCFCpic.twitter.com/o9BaAhXYk2
— David Silva (@21LVA) August 10, 2015Great start, awesome support. Next game: Chelsea . #MCFC#focuspic.twitter.com/eGZYo9Rq1Y
— Vincent Kompany (@VincentKompany) August 10, 2015MATCH PIC: Albion taste defeat to @MCFC in opening match of 2015/16 @premierleague campaign #WBAMCI#BPLpic.twitter.com/iMhoCDG1fn
— West Bromwich Albion (@WBAFCofficial) August 10, 2015