Louis van Gaal found no instant fix for Manchester United as a new era at Old Trafford began with a dispiriting 2-1 opening day defeat by Swansea City.

After a buoyant pre-season campaign, United fans arrived full of hope that Van Gaal would quickly right the wrongs of last season under David Moyes but Gylfi Sigurdsson's 72nd minute winner left them deflated and underlined the task the vastly-experienced Dutch coach faces.

Tottenham Hotspur, sixth last season, began life under new manager Mauricio Pochettino with a 1-0 victory at London rivals West Ham United thanks to a 90th minute winner from new signing Eric Dier.

Both sides ended the match with 10 men.

None of the sides playing at home managed to win, although newly-promoted Leicester City twice battled back to draw 2-2 with Everton. West Bromwich Albion and Sunderland also shared four goals - Saido Berahino scoring twice for the hosts.

Queens Park Rangers were beaten 1-0 at home by Hull City on their return to the top flight, missing a penalty in the process, while Aston Villa earned a notable three points with a 1-0 win away to Stoke City - Andreas Weimann scoring the winner.

Arsenal host Crystal Palace later today while champions Manchester City begin tomorrow away to Newcastle United when Liverpool take on Southampton.

Chelsea play at promoted Burnley on Monday.

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