Premier League Review: Arsenalopened the new Premier League season in awesome fashion with a crushing 6-1demolition of hapless Evertonat Goodison Park. Arsene Wenger's side produced a classy and clinical display to tear apart last season's FA Cup finalists.
Denilson started the avalanche with a superb strike on 26 minutes, and new boy Thomas Vermaelen was left unmarked to nod home the second from a free-kick 11 minutes later.
The game was over as a contest four minutes before half-time thanks to another header from a free-kick - this time from William Gallas.
Things didn't get any better for the Toffees after the break, with Cesc Fabregas taking centre stage to net on 48 and 69 minutes.
Eduardo added a sixth for Arsenal with two minutes remaining - his first Premier League goal since suffering that horrific injury at Birmingham back in 2008.
Louis Saha finally got Everton on the scoresheet with a tap-in in the closing seconds.
Earlier in the day, Didier Drogba had netted a fortunate winner in stoppage time to hand new Chelseamanager Carlo Ancelotti his first Premier League win as Hullwere beaten 2-1at Stamford Bridge.
Republic of Ireland midfielder Stephen Hunt - signed only on Thursday from Reading - fired the visitors into a shock lead on 27 minutes.
However, the title favourites were level 10 minutes later when Drogba crashed in a dipping 25-yard free-kick.
Then, with two of the six added minutes played, just as it looked like the Tigers had secured a point following a stern defensive second-half display, Drogba's chip into the area from a tight angle looped over keeper Boaz Myhill and into the back of the net.
Manchester Citystarted to see a return for their summer spending spree with a goal after just three minutes from £25million striker Emmanuel Adebayor in a 2-0win at Blackburn.
The Togo international, signed from Arsenal, converted Shaun Wright-Phillips' cross to open his account.
City boss Mark Hughes, who has laid out almost £100million, also handed competitive debuts to defender Kolo Toure and England midfielder Gareth Barry - but former Manchester United striker Carlos Tevez had to be content with a place on the bench.
Midfielder Stephen Ireland wrapped things up with a second goal for the visitors in stoppage time.
City's victory was one of five away wins out of the first seven Premier League games.
New Wiganmanager Roberto Martinez saw his side produce an unexpected 2-0victory at much-fancied Aston Villa.
Colombia forward Hugo Rodallega (31) drilled in a 25-yard effort to put the visitors ahead at half-time, with Jason Koumas (55) securing the three points with a close-range finish following a fine run by former Newcastle midfielder Charles N'Zogbia.
Last season's Coca-Cola Championship winners Wolveswent down 2-0at home to West Ham.
Mark Noble (22) put the Irons ahead midway through the first half, and following a string of good saves by England goalkeeper Robert Green as the hosts pressed for an equaliser, defender Matthew Upson (69) headed in a second from a corner to put the game beyond Wolves.
Darren Bent marked his debut for Sunderlandwith a fifth-minute winner ( 1-0) against Boltonat the Reebok Stadium.
The £10million signing from Tottenham headed in from close range following a left-wing cross by Steed Malbranque to give new Black Cats boss Steve Bruce a winning start as they held off a late onslaught by the home side.
Fulhamhave already been in Europa League qualifying action and continued their early-season momentum as they beat Portsmouth 1-0at Fratton Park.
Clint Dempsey's shot deflected off striker Bobby Zamora (13) and past England keeper David James, which was enough to collect all three points.
Play-off winners Burnleywere given a tough welcome back to the top flight as Stokebeat them 2-0at Britannia Stadium.
Ryan Shawcross (19) nodded in a free-kick from Liam Lawrence, before an own goal by Stephen Jordan (33) doubled the home side's advantage and there was no way back for the Clarets.
