Mane, Sterling and the Premier League Team of the Week

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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  GOALKEEPER | 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.