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The Premier League is back. Who won the opening weekend?

The Premier League season is underway, with 20 teams kicking off their campaigns.

By · Published August 25, 2026  12:26 UTC · Updated August 28, 2026  08:34 UTC

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 8 distinct news outlets with 10 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 7.
  • Primary Driver: The Premier League season is underway, with 20 teams kicking off their campaigns.
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Chelsea won the opening weekend of the Premier League. The victory marks a strong start for new manager Xabi Alonso. The win is the first of the season for Chelsea. The team's performance was praised by CBS Sports, which ranked them highly in its power rankings.

ESPN noted that the victory was a significant early-season statement. The New York Times also covered the match, noting the implications for both teams' title hopes. The BBC provided a comprehensive overview of the weekend's action. However, the Premier League season is long.

One match does not determine the title. Both Chelsea and Liverpool have challenging schedules ahead. Other teams, such as Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur, also have work to do after disappointing results.

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Who won the opening match of the Premier League season?

Chelsea won the opening match of the Premier League season, defeating Liverpool 2-0.

Who is the manager of Chelsea?

Xabi Alonso is the manager of Chelsea.

Which outlets covered the opening weekend of the Premier League?

The opening weekend of the Premier League was covered by Sky Sports, BBC, CBS Sports, ESPN and The New York Times.

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