Many of the predicted title-challengers got off to winning starts on a dramatic opening weekend in the English top-flight
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ToggleGOALKEEPER | Alex McCarthy (Southampton)
McCarthy made six saves in Southampton's 0-0 draw with Burnley; no goalkeeper who kept a clean sheet made more saves on the opening weekend.
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RIGHT-BACK | Cesar Azpilicueta (Chelsea)
Azpilicueta had 106 touches in Chelsea's 3-0 victory over Huddersfield, the most of any defender on matchday one.
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CENTRE-BACK | Antonio Rudiger (Chelsea)
Rudiger made three tackles and gained possession on eight occasions; no Chelsea player made more in their win at the John Smith's Stadium.
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CENTRE-BACK | David Luiz (Chelsea)
David Luiz completed 86 passes on matchday one as well as keeping a clean sheet – the most of any defender.
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