Lukas Podolski (L) shoots past Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina (R) and Glen Johnson to score Arsenal's first goal of the Premier league campaign.

Arsenal forward Lukas Podolski celebrates after scoring the opener against Liverpool. The German's left-footed strike was the Gunners' first goal of the season.

Newcastle United's Hatem Ben Arfa (L) shoots to score against Aston Villa.

Southampton's Rickie Lambert (L) scores past Manchester United's Rafael (bottom) and Anders Lindegaard.

Southampton's Kelvin Davis (R) celebrates with Jose Fonte (C) after saving Manchester United's Robin van Persie's penalty.

Manchester United's Robin Van Persie, left, celebrates his third goal against Southampton with teammate Rio Ferdinand during their English Premier League soccer match at St Mary's stadium, Southampton, England, Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012.

Southampton's Adam Lallana pushes Manchester United's Rafael da Silva.

Robin van Persie (L) celebrates with Tom Cleverley (C) and Danny Welbeck after scoring the first of three goals for Manchester United.

Rickie Lambert (2nd L) celebrates with team mates after scoring the second goal for Southampton.

Aston Villa's Ciaran Clark (2nd R) heads to score against Newcastle United during their Premier League soccer match in Newcastle.

Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard looks disconsolate after his mistake led to Arsenal's opening goal.

Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker (L) tries to hold off Liverpool striker Luis Suarez.

Liverpool new signing Nuri Sahin (R) challenges Arsenal midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers (L) and his Arsenal counterpart Arsene Wenger at Anfield.

Santi Cazorla, centre left, celebrates with teammate Lukas Podolski after scoring Arsenal's second goal against Liverpool.
 

Gareth McAuley (2nd L) pushes West Brom ahead of Tim Howard's Everton Saturday afternoon.
 

Sunderland fans open the festivities before the Premier League match against Swansea City.
 

Shane Long celebrates scoring the first goal for West Brom against David Moyes' Everton side Saturday afternoon.
 

Manchester City's Joe Hart orders instructions to teammates against Queens Park Rangers at Etihad Stadium

Queens Park Rangers' Bobby Zamora (L) scores past Manchester City's Joe Hart during their Premier League match at The Etihad Stadium.

Manchester City's Aleksandar Kolarov (C) clashes with QPR's Anton Ferdinand (L) at Etihad Stadium.

 

Manchester City's Vincent Kompany (L) challenges Queens Park Rangers' Andrew Johnson. City defeated the London side 3-1 at Etihad Stadium.

Sunderland's James McClean (L) recieves treatment after sustaining an injury against Swansea City.

Andy Carroll gets up to challenge Fulham's defenders. Fulham suffered their second straight defeat at West Ham crushed Martin Jol's side 3-0.

Wigan Athletic's Ryo Miyaichi is brought down by Stoke City's Ryan Shawcross.
 

Tottenham Hotspur's Kyle Walker (top) challenges Norwich City's Grant Holt during their Premier League match at White Hart Lane.

Swansea City's Leon Britton and Wayne Routledge (2nd L) clash with Sunderland's Stephane Sessegnon (L) and David Meyler (2nd R) as referee Roger East to mediate the action
 

Wigan's Maynor Figueroa and Jonathan Walters of Stoke City leap to control of possession during their Barclays Premier League match.
 

Norwich City's Simeon Jackson shoots past the challenge of Tottenham Hotspur's Jan Vertonghen.
 

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Tottenham Hotspur's Jermain Defoe (R) "tries" to challenge Norwich City's Leon Barnett during their Premier League match at White Hart Lane.
 

Wigan's Maynor Figueroa and Stoke's Peter Crouch battle for the battle. Unfortunately for the Honduran, Crouch's height played a factor in the challenge.
 

West Ham United's Andy Carroll controls the ball during his debut game against Fulham. West Ham defeated Fulham 3-0 at Boleyn Ground.

West Ham's Kevin Nolan is ecstatic to score his side's opening goal against Martin Jol's Fulham.

Robin van Persie of Manchester United celebrates scoring their second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Southampton and Manchester United at St Mary's Stadium.