• LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 18: Michu of Swansea scores the opening goal past Robert Green of QPR during the Barclays Premier League match between Queens Park Rangers and Swansea City at Loftus Road on August 18, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** 150451627.jpg
    LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 18: Michu of Swansea scores the opening goal past Robert Green of QPR during the Barclays Premier League match between Queens Park Rangers and Swansea City at Loftus Road on August 18, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** 150451627.jpg
  • Junior Hoilett of QPR challenges Nathan Dyer of Swansea at Loftus Road. Richard Heathcote/Getty Images
    Junior Hoilett of QPR challenges Nathan Dyer of Swansea at Loftus Road. Richard Heathcote/Getty Images
  • Bryan Ruiz of Fulham battles with Norwich's Elliott Bennett at Craven Cottage. Jan Kruger/Getty Images
    Bryan Ruiz of Fulham battles with Norwich's Elliott Bennett at Craven Cottage. Jan Kruger/Getty Images
  • Steve Sidwell celebrates scoring Fulham's fifth goal. Jan Kruger/Getty Images
    Steve Sidwell celebrates scoring Fulham's fifth goal. Jan Kruger/Getty Images
  • Reading's Jobi McAnuff crosses as he is challenged by Marc Wilson of Stoke City at the Madejski Stadium. David Rogers/Getty Images
    Reading's Jobi McAnuff crosses as he is challenged by Marc Wilson of Stoke City at the Madejski Stadium. David Rogers/Getty Images
  • Reading's Alex Pearce clashes with Stoke's Ryan Shawcross as he heads at goal past goalkeeper Asmir Begovic. David Rogers/Getty Images
    Reading's Alex Pearce clashes with Stoke's Ryan Shawcross as he heads at goal past goalkeeper Asmir Begovic. David Rogers/Getty Images
  • Luis Suarez of Liverpool rues another missed chance furing Liverpool's defeat to West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns. Michael Regan/Getty Images
    Luis Suarez of Liverpool rues another missed chance furing Liverpool's defeat to West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns. Michael Regan/Getty Images
  • New Arsenal signing Olivier Giroud reacts during the opening match against Sunderland. Mike Hewitt/Getty Images
    New Arsenal signing Olivier Giroud reacts during the opening match against Sunderland. Mike Hewitt/Getty Images
  • Newcastle's Hatem Ben Arfa scores from the spot against Tottenham Hotspur. Chris Brunskill/Getty Images
    Newcastle's Hatem Ben Arfa scores from the spot against Tottenham Hotspur. Chris Brunskill/Getty Images
  • Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew looks on from the stands after being sent from the touchline. Chris Brunskill/Getty Images
    Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew looks on from the stands after being sent from the touchline. Chris Brunskill/Getty Images
  • Kevin Nolan scores the opening goal for West Ham United against Aston Villa at Upton Park. Ian Kington/AFP
    Kevin Nolan scores the opening goal for West Ham United against Aston Villa at Upton Park. Ian Kington/AFP
  • Manchester City's Sergio Aguero grimaces in pain after sustaining an injury against Southampton. Michael Regan/Getty Images
    Manchester City's Sergio Aguero grimaces in pain after sustaining an injury against Southampton. Michael Regan/Getty Images
  • Arsenal's Abou Diaby is blocked by Sunderland's Jack Colback, Carlos Cuellar and John O'Shea at Emirates Stadium. Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP Photo
    Arsenal's Abou Diaby is blocked by Sunderland's Jack Colback, Carlos Cuellar and John O'Shea at Emirates Stadium. Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP Photo
  • West Bromwich Albion's Zoltan Gera celebrates his goal against Liverpool with Shane Long. Darren Staples/Reuters
    West Bromwich Albion's Zoltan Gera celebrates his goal against Liverpool with Shane Long. Darren Staples/Reuters
  • Ricardo Vaz Te tries a spectacular shot for West Ham against Aston Villa. Ian Kington/AFP
    Ricardo Vaz Te tries a spectacular shot for West Ham against Aston Villa. Ian Kington/AFP
  • Southampton's Steven Davis is mobbed by his team mates after scoring against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. Michael Regan/Getty Images
    Southampton's Steven Davis is mobbed by his team mates after scoring against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. Michael Regan/Getty Images
  • Manchester City's Carlos Tevez celebrates after scoring against Southampton at the Etihad Stadium. Jon Super/AP
    Manchester City's Carlos Tevez celebrates after scoring against Southampton at the Etihad Stadium. Jon Super/AP
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  • Chelsea's Fernando Torres shoots at goal past Wigan Athletic goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi at the DW Stadium. Nigel Roddis/Reuters
    Chelsea's Fernando Torres shoots at goal past Wigan Athletic goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi at the DW Stadium. Nigel Roddis/Reuters
  • Wigan Athletic loan signing Ryo Miyaichi watches his new side defeated by Chelsea. Nigel Roddis/Reuters
    Wigan Athletic loan signing Ryo Miyaichi watches his new side defeated by Chelsea. Nigel Roddis/Reuters
  • Manchester United's Japanese midfielder Shinji Kagawa slips a tackle from Everton's Irish midfielder Darren Gibson. Andrew Yates/AFP
    Manchester United's Japanese midfielder Shinji Kagawa slips a tackle from Everton's Irish midfielder Darren Gibson. Andrew Yates/AFP
  • Everton's Belgian midfielder Marouane Fellaini heads the opening goal during their Premier League match against Manchester United at Goodison Park. Andrew Yates/AFP
    Everton's Belgian midfielder Marouane Fellaini heads the opening goal during their Premier League match against Manchester United at Goodison Park. Andrew Yates/AFP
  • Everton's Steven Pienaar challenges Manchester United's Tom Cleverley at Goodison Park. Phil Noble/Reuters
    Everton's Steven Pienaar challenges Manchester United's Tom Cleverley at Goodison Park. Phil Noble/Reuters
  • Manchester United's Robin van Persie enjoys a less than auspicious debut against Everton at Goodison Park. Phil Noble/Reuters
    Manchester United's Robin van Persie enjoys a less than auspicious debut against Everton at Goodison Park. Phil Noble/Reuters

In Pictures: Premier League 2012/13: Week 1


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