Leeds United manager Jesse Marsch and Wolves manager Bruno Lage got into it after the match 
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No team has ever won the Premier League when failing to win its season-opener against a newly-promoted team 
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Everton 0-1 Chelsea HT:
xG: 0.18-1.4
Shots: 3-10
Shots on target: 1-5
Touches in opp. box: 7-14
Possession: 32%-68%
Pass accuracy: 76%-90%
A Jorginho penalty nine minutes into stoppage time gives Chelsea the lead at the break.
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Thiago Silva for Chelsea vs. Everton:
◉ Most clearances (3)
◉ Most interceptions (4)
◉ Most long passes (9)
◉ Most passes completed (62)
MAN OF THE MATCH 
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Most Chances Created in yesterday’s Premier League games:
Jack Harrison
Son Heung-Min
James Ward-Prowse
Both Jack Harrison and Son provided an assist, while JWP scored. 
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Manchester United vs Brighton
After an abysmal campaign, when they finished outside the top four and achieved their lowest ever points tally in the Premier League, Manchester United were quick to ring in the changes, handing over the first-team reins to Ten Hag, who had achieved great success at Ajax previously. Things, however, have not been smooth sailing for the Dutch tactician as the Red Devils continue to be mired in problems.
The future of Cristiano Ronaldo has dominated the headlines, while their inability to close transfer deals has been another issue. The pre-season started positively with wins against Liverpool, Melbourne Victory and Crystal Palace, but United then went three games without a win, losing to Atletico Madrid and being held to draws by Aston Villa and Rayo Vallecano. So it will be vital for Ten Hag’s men to start the campaign with a win to generate optimism among the fans.
As for Brighton, they come into the new campaign on the back of a solid pre-season during which they won three of their five friendlies and lost just one, with their most recent fixture ending in a 5-1 win over Espanyol. Having finished just five points shy of seventh-placed West Ham United last season, Brighton will be hoping to go a step further and secure qualification for European football for the next year.
Graham Potter’s side have done some interesting business in the window, banking on youth but the exits of Yves Bissouma and Marc Cucurella ought to hurt. Having beaten Manchester United 4-0 in their last meeting in May, Brighton will be pushing to repeat those heroics on Sunday.
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Man United vs Brighton team news
Cristiano Ronaldo is in contention to play despite wanting to leave the club this summer, with Anthony Martial out after picking up a hamstring injury.
Jadon Sancho and Luke Shaw are both doubts after struggling with illness, while Christian Eriksen is in contention for his competitive debut.
Alexis Mac Allister is in a race to be fit for Brighton after last week injuring his groin. Jakub Moder is out for the foreseeable.
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Manchester United vs Brighton Key Stats
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Manchester United have won their first Premier League match in 10 of the past 13 seasons (L3), including a 5-1 against Leeds United last term.
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Brighton have lost six of their previous seven Premier League games against Manchester United but recorded a resounding 4-0 win against the Red Devils in their latest meeting in May.
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Erik ten Hag will be the eighth manager (including caretakers) to take charge of Manchester United in the nine years since Sir Alex Ferguson retired. Six of the previous seven won their first match in charge.
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Brighton have lost all ten Premier League games they have played in Manchester – five against United and City each.
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Manchester United playmaker Bruno Fernandes has four goals and two assists in five Premier League appearances against Brighton.
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Man Utd XI: De Gea; Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Shaw; Fred, McTominay; Sancho, Eriksen, Fernandes; Rashford.
Brighton XI: Sanchez; Veltman, Dunk, Webster; March, Lallana, Caicedo, Trossard; Gross, Mac Allister; Welbeck.
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