11 Aug EPL: City begin where they left off, Kane saves Spurs' day

Reigning Premier League champions Manchester City picked up where they left off last season, thrashing West Ham 5-0 overnight.

Raheem Sterling was the star with a hat-trick, as his side signalled its intent to win a third straight Premier League title.

Raheem St3️⃣rling!

A hat-trick to kick off the new season, and it looked all too easy for Manchester City against West Ham. #WHUMCI #PremierLeague #OptusSport pic.twitter.com/uOAUgxU1cX

— Optus Sport (@OptusSport) August 10, 2019

The VAR also made its Premier League debut in this game when Gabriel Jesus’ goal was disallowed because he was offside.

VAR comes to the #PremierLeague!

Manchester City's third goal is ruled out. Clear and obvious error? You be the judge.#WHUMCI #OptusSport pic.twitter.com/f1IYUzkWXK

— Optus Sport (@OptusSport) August 11, 2019

Sergio Aguero penalty. Lukasz Fabianski save. VAR review. Declan Rice encroachment. Sergio Aguero goal.

VAR has made its way to the Premier League ¯_(ツ)_/¯ #WHUMCI #PremierLeague #OptusSport pic.twitter.com/HZOZVLL0gN

— Optus Sport (@OptusSport) August 10, 2019

In Tottenham, the Spurs began their 2019 campaign with a 3-1 victory over Aston Villa.

Tottenham was stunned early when John McGinn scored for Aston Villa in the ninth minute, before Harry Kane steadied the ship with two late goals.

Need a late goal (or two)?

Harry Kane scores in the 86th, then adds a second in the 90th to seal a 3-1 win over Aston Villa. #TOTAVL #PremierLeague #OptusSport pic.twitter.com/blWUUTDGca

— Optus Sport (@OptusSport) August 10, 2019

Socceroo Mat Ryan kept a clean sheet in Brighton’s opener against Watford, with the Seagulls securing a 3-0 win at Vicarage Road.

Sheffield United marked their return to the Premier League with a 1-1 draw with Bournemouth.

The goal Sheffield United have waited 12 years for, and who else but Billy Sharp to score it.

Absolute scenes in the away end.#BOUSHU #PremierLeague #OptusSport pic.twitter.com/yT67Y2Wz2Z

— Optus Sport (@OptusSport) August 10, 2019