Elsewhere, last season's beaten Champions League finalists Liverpool produced an aggressive and confident display to dispatch West Ham 4-0, with Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane both back on the goal trail.

New goalkeeper Alisson had little to do as Liverpool bossed the midfield, with new arrival Naby Keita putting in a commanding display, with England captain Jordan Henderson starting on the bench.

Daniel Sturridge's late goal will also please coach Jurgen Klopp. If the former England striker rediscovers his mojo after two injury-ravaged years, his return will feel like a new signing.

New Chelsea coach Maurizio Sarri also got off to a winning start with a 3-0 victory over Huddersfield, with the world's most expensive goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga keeping a clean sheet. The home side had some early chances, but the game turned after Jorginho and N'Golo Kante took control of Chelsea's midfield.

Tottenham also claimed a morale-boosting win after a frustrating summer without any new signings. Dele Alli returned to form and scored a goal as they defeated Newcastle United 2-1 at St James' Park, and Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino will be hopeful that players such as Alli, Harry Kane and Cristian Eriksen will improve as they return to full fitness after the World Cup, although he will also be aware of the need to spend in January in order to maintain a realistic title challenge.

Manchester United coach Jose Mourinho spent much of pre-season complaining that the World Cup had robbed him of key players and about the club's lack of movement in the transfer market.

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