Pep Guardiola admitted it would make him happier seeing Manchester City improve than in winning another Premier League title.
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe admitted he would have liked to have beaten Southampton by more than a goal to nil but had nothing but praise for his backline that kept the Saints at bay the entire match.
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".