After the meetings of Manchester City against Burnley (3-0), and Arsenal against Nottingham Forest (2-1), there was a multiplex during this first day of the Premier League. West Ham moved on the lawn of Bournemouth. Lucas Paqueta’s teammates struggled and ended in a draw (1-1). Bowen had opened the scoring before Solanke equalized. The little promoted Luton Town lost to Brighton (4-1).
In other games, Fulham took the best against Everton thanks to De Cordova-Reid while Sheffield United, for their return to the Premier League, lost against Crystal Palace. Frenchman Odsonne Edouard scored the only goal of the match.
4 p.m. results
- Brighton 4-1 Luton Town (March, Joao Pedro, Adingra, Ferguson/Morris)
- Everton 0-1 Fulham (From Cordova-Reid)
- Sheffield 0-1 Crystal Palace (Edward)
- Bournemouth 1-1 West Ham (Solanke/Bowen)