Check out 20 of the best Twitter posts from the opening weekend of the 2016/17 Premier League season.
Michy Batshuayi attracted plenty of Twitter love for his debut performance in Chelsea's victory over West Ham United on Monday night.
Told you guys great feeling to win at home and assist in my first minutes here, your messages are sooo appreciated #KTBFFH
— Michy Batshuayi (@mbatshuayi) August 15, 2016
I cant access my mentions you guys ripped my twitter on first game hahaha
— Michy Batshuayi (@mbatshuayi) August 15, 2016
Eden Hazard was also in celebratory mode after converting from the penalty spot to help Chelsea kick off the new season in winning style.
Three points and on the scoresheet, it's good to be back... Thank you everyone!! #PremierLeague#Chelsea#CFCpic.twitter.com/Nudwbdjk1P
— Eden hazard (@hazardeden10) August 15, 2016
There are some concerning press reports involving the name of Manchester United star Anthony Martial.
Lie just for money but seriously you deserve an Oscar for your performance I laugh a lot thanks
— Anthony Martial (@AnthonyMartial) August 14, 2016
While United's Premier League debutant Eric Bailly was in a very happy mood!
Good way to start my first Premier League's game. It's gonna be an exciting season! pic.twitter.com/rGDxcC4PI1
— Eric Bailly (@ericbailly24) August 14, 2016
Arsenal star Mesut Ozil praised former Gunners and now ex-Germany teammate Lukas Podolski who has announced his retirement from international football.
Do you remember, @Podolski10? We fought, suffered, laughed & won together. Thanks for everything #bro#AHApic.twitter.com/Fkl3MoYWat
— Mesut Özil (@MesutOzil1088) August 15, 2016
Nathaniel Clyne had plenty of reasons to smile after Liverpool beat Arsenal 4-3.
Always good starting the season with a win !!! #YNWApic.twitter.com/cToyZvKtvg
— Nathaniel Clyne (@Nathaniel_Clyne) August 14, 2016
Arsenal scorer Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain knows things have to turn around quickly in North London.
Gutted with yesterday's result. Tough start to the season, we have to make amends next weekend #afchttps://t.co/sjH2SdKxGF
— Alex Ox-Chamberlain (@Alex_OxChambo) August 15, 2016
Georginio Wijnaldum enjoyed his Liverpool debut but perhaps he and Clyney should have consulted on their choice of image!
What a game! What a way to start the season with a win!! #PL#LFCpic.twitter.com/JYd5M4AblK
— Georginio Wijnaldum (@GWijnaldum) August 14, 2016
Juan Mata was happy to share his opening goal for Manchester United in their 3-1 win over AFC Bournemouth with teammate and birthday boy Ander Herrera.
First @premierleague game, first win! Good way to celebrate your birthday, @AnderHerrera#mufcpic.twitter.com/TbZvqj9UVa
— Juan Mata García (@juanmata8) August 14, 2016
Yannick Bolasie was head over heels after completing his £25million move from Crystal Palace to Everton.
"NIL SATIS NISI OPTIMUM" #efc#bo14sieisablue#yb#b2apic.twitter.com/i4yn7oxWhW
— Yannick Bolasie (@YannickBolasie) August 15, 2016
What a special day! To top it off I would like to say a Big happy 3rd birthday my son Kaidy! Daddy loves you pic.twitter.com/QK2KYKFvvk
— Yannick Bolasie (@YannickBolasie) August 15, 2016
Adama Diomande was in a buoyant mood after scoring for Hull City in their surprise triumph over reigning champs Leicester City.
THE REAL HULL CITY SQUAD 2016/17. Thanks the wonderful support from the fans! #hcafc#TogetherStrongerpic.twitter.com/2LFONgfiT0
— A.Diomande (Dio) (@Di0mande) August 13, 2016
Swansea City landed three points thanks to a late Leroy Fer goal at promoted Burnley.
Good way to start the season. Away win, 3 points and my first goal for @SwansOfficial ! Well done lads... pic.twitter.com/NWkuJ98OCx
— Leroy Fer (@LeroyFer10) August 13, 2016
While West Bromwich Albion's smiling assassin Salomon Rondon landed a killer blow for the Baggies at Crystal Palace.
Great win to start the season!
¡Gran victoria para comenzar la temporada!#WBApic.twitter.com/ADqah4XKu2
— Salomón Rondón (@salorondon23) August 13, 2016
Ross Barkley dazzled for Everton but could not get the job done as they drew 1-1 with Tottenham Hotspur.
A lot of positives to take from yesterday's game. The hard work continues... pic.twitter.com/SN2xN015Vy
— Ross Barkley (@RBarkley20) August 14, 2016
Erik Lamela had fire in his eyes having netted the equaliser for Spurs at Goodison Park.
Flojo 1 tiempo pero mostramos carácter en el segundo/ Not the best 1st half but we showed character in the 2nd #COYSpic.twitter.com/BJkm9xAiC9
— Erik Manuel Lamela (@ErikLamela) August 13, 2016
A debut Middlesbrough goal for Alvaro Negredo prompted this Tweet.
Buen trabajo de todo el equipo. Contento por el primer gol oficial en el @boro // Great… https://t.co/8yeu06a90v
— Álvaro Negredo 10 (@AlvaroNegredo10) August 13, 2016
Xherdan Shaqiri scored a sublime free-kick in Stoke City's 1-1 draw at Boro.
#1 pic.twitter.com/KEYvplVggh
— Xherdan Shaqiri (@XS_11official) August 14, 2016
And a 2-1 win for Manchester City over Sunderland delighted star striker Sergio Aguero, who kicked off his scoring campaign with a goal from the penalty spot.
It's always important to start with a win. The team did a good job. Let's keep it up! Let's get ready for Tuesday. C'mon, City!
— Sergio Kun Aguero (@aguerosergiokun) August 13, 2016
