As the referee blows the final whistle at White Hart Lane signalling a 2-1 win for Spurs over Liverpool, I realise that this is the first time in five seasons when the opening day has not seen a drawn game.

The table evenly split between the 10 winners and 10 losers. Other significant top-table results include 1-0 win for Man United over Birmingham, Villa's loss to Wigan, Man City's win against Rovers, Everton's huge crash against Arsenal, and Chelsea's escape against Hull.

Let me start with the champions and my favourite team, Manchester United. If one goal is all it takes to secure those points, we'll settle for it. This probably sums up most of United's last season.

Now, for the first time in six years they were starting without their old No. 7, who just like his predecessor had moved to Real Madrid. Also missing from the squad was Carlos Tevez, who jumped across to Man City.

Michael Owen was the surprise signing and could be Sir Alex's masterstroke. Despite the lack of missing faces, the United machine looked well oiled and in good condition to plod on for another 10 months.

Rooney's first half effort was the only goal of the game, but Fletcher and Owen fluffed good chances and Valencia fluffed half a chance. Other than that, it was a good opening day at Old Trafford, much better than the last two seasons at least.

Having said that, United have gone on to prove in the last two seasons that it's not the first day, but it's the last day of the season that matters most. Will they get their fourth title and go one ahead of Liverpool? Only time will tell.

I am shifting focus on to United's main adversaries last season, Liverpool. Last season was by far their best in the premiership. Not only did they lead for most of it, but also did the double against United.

But key performances against Villa and Spurs saw United snatch the title away from Liverpool and Chelsea. However the summer saw a some transfer activity at Anfield. Departure of Alonso, arrival of Aquilani, and Torres' decision to stay were the highlights.

Opening day loss has been the first one for Liverpool in the last five seasons. How it affects their morale, given the fact that Gerrard started today's game, will be interesting.

Aston Villa, the most successful team from The West Midlands were amongst the preseason favorites for a top four finish. Gareth Barry's move to Man City and Martin "No-Deal" O Neill's lack of signings probably did not go down well with the supporters.

It was definitely bound to hamper Villa's chances but a 2-0 loss to Wigan at home was not expected. With Liverpool, Fulham, Birmingham, and Portsmouth being their next four opponents (West Ham game being postponed), it will be an interesting turn of events.

Whenever I think of Chelsea, I cant stop thinking of Ranieri and his hardwork and the way he was abandoned for Mourinho. They started the season against last year's surprise package, Phil Brown's Hull City.

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