Chelsea stunned by Burnley, Manchester City win comfortably in Premier League openers
Manchester City got off to a winning start while Chelsea had two players sent off and lost to Burnley 3-2. Check out some of the best moments from Saturday’s Premier League matches.
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Chelsea endured a shocking start to the defence of their Premier League title on Saturday, losing 3-2 at home to Burnley. Sam Vokes scored two goals to send Burnley into the halftime break a worthy if unexpected 3-0 up. Voakes pictured here scoring the first goal. Reuters
Chelsea were down to nine men as new captain Gary Cahill was sent off after only 14 minutes and Cesc Fabregas following late on. Fabregas remonstrates with referee Craig Pawson after being sent off. Reuters
Newly-signed substitute Alvaro Morata got one back in the 69th minute, poking the ball in from a Willian cross and putting Burnley on the back foot. Defender David Luiz found the net in the 87th minute but Burnley hung on. Morata pictured celebrating his goal. Reuters
Manchester City's Sergio Aguero scores their first goal against Brighton & Hove Albion. Pep Gaurdiola's side cruised to a 2-0 win in their Premier League opener. Reuters
Manchester City's Sergio Aguero, centre, celebrates scoring his side's first goal teammates. Brighton defender Lewis Dunk slammed a header into his own net as he tried to clear a cross under pressure from Gabriel Jesus, with the home side lacking the firepower to mount a comeback in the closing stages. AP
Wayne Rooney marked his Premier League return in Everton colours in perfect fashion with the winning goal in a 1-0 victory over Stoke City at Goodison Park on Saturday. Reuters
After a 45-year absence, Huddersfield Town strode back into the top flight of English football with a 3-0 win over Crystal Palace. Huddersfield Towns Steve Mounie celebrates scoring their second goal. Reuters
West Bromwich Albions Ahmed Hegazy scored their first and only goal in the Premier League opener against Bournemouth. Reuters
Swansea City's Jordan Ayew in action with Southampton's Dusan Tadic and Manolo Gabbiadini. Southampton were held by Swansea City to a goalless draw in Mauricio Pellegrino's first competitive match in charge of the Saints.