Arsenal began their Premier League campaign with a 2-0 win over Wolves at the Emirates as goals in either half from Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka gave them the ideal start.
Everton's final season at Goodison Park started with a disheartening 3-0 defeat to Brighton, as new head coach Fabian Hurzeler enjoyed a winning Premier League debut.
Liverpool forwards Diogo Jota and Mohamad Salah spoiled Ipswich's Premier League return and handed new boss Arne Slot a debut victory.
Leicester's preparations for the new season have been hit with news Patson Daka will be ruled out for a "few months".
Joshua Zirkzee came off the bench to score on his debut and earn Manchester United a late victory in Friday's Premier League opener against Fulham.
Mikel Arteta has challenged Arsenal to take another step forward this season and has sensed the same determination in his players.