Three of the four teams which featured in the top four last campaign all got off to a winning start in the Premier League.
Surprisingly the league and European Champions Manchester United managed only a home draw against Kevin Keegans' Newcastle side, a match which previously the Magpies had struggled to take anything from.
Of course the Red Devils were missing striker Carlos Tevez and winger Cristiano Ronaldo who cut a frustrated figure in the stands watching a below par home display.
While the first games of the season traditionally produce an inaccurate guide to how a club finishes after 38 games, Chelsea were definitely the best performers on matchday one.
New signings Deco and Jose Boswinga starred for the Blues with an impressive display of free flowing football which gives manager Luiz Felipe Scolari huge belief a sustained title challenge is on the cards.
Their FA Cup winning opponents Portsmouth struggled to get any type of hold on the game during the 90 minutes even with a promising strike partnership of Peter Crouch and Jermain Defoe.
Liverpool were saved from dropping points at Sunderland thanks to a brilliant strike from Fernando Torres in an otherwise average display, with the Black Cats the better side throughout the first half.
It will take time for the potentially lethal forward pairing of Torres and Robbie Keane to get on the same wavelength, proved by Keane accidentally blocking a certain Torres goal at The Stadium of Light.
Arsene Wenger will be pleased his side battled to a 1-0 win versus Premier League newcomers West Brom at the Emirates.
Whether or not the Gunners can all season long stay competitive with Man United and Chelsea may depend if any new signings are brought in.
There is a long way to go for all four clubs and there is sure to be many twists and turns as the top flight unravels with an exciting campaign ahead.
