Premier League’s Opening Weekend Winners And Losers

Jul 29, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney (10) kicks the ball against the Paris Saint-Germain during the second half at Soldier Field. Paris Saint-Germain defeats Manchester United 2-0. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 29, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney (10) kicks the ball against the Paris Saint-Germain during the second half at Soldier Field. Paris Saint-Germain defeats Manchester United 2-0. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
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Soccer and football fans rejoice: the Barclays Premier League has returned! The opening weekend featured a full slate of games, some major surprises, stumbles from contenders, and a plethora of excitement around the league. New signings made big impacts while others did not even register on the radar.

There were plenty of players, teams, and managers that shone and those that did not impress, but who were the major winners and losers from the first Matchday in the Premier League?

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