Barclays Premier league: Dede Ayew scores first EPL goal for Swansea City

Santi Cazorla could have added a second for Arsenal in the 86th but hit a weak shot straight at the onrushing Thibaut Courtois and Aaron Ramsey lobbed the rebound just wide.

Chelsea begins its most recent title defense with a visit from Jose Mourinho-admired Swansea City on Saturday(Watch live, 12:30 p.m. ET on NBC and online via Live Extra) in the opening game of the new 2015-16 Premier League season for both clubs. The referee adjudged the foul had taken place in the box and the Belgian goalkeeper was sent off and a penalty awarded.

Ki, 26, was voted Swansea’s Player of the Year by the club’s supporters last season after scoring eight goals in 34 appearances across all competitions.

Romero, replacing David De Gea, dropped because Van Gaal felt his mind would not be on the job amid speculation over his possible transfer to Real Madrid, made three late saves.

Watford, promoted along with Bournemouth, was twice in front against Everton before having to settle for 2-2 at Goodison Park.

After Ross Barkley had equalised with a dazzling effort, Odion Ighalo put the visitors ahead with seven minutes remaining before Arouna Kone equalised two minutes later.

Riyad Mahrez (Leicester City) Corner Kick at 13′.

The Blues come in after winning the title in dominating fashion last season and now they have the chance to go back to back.

Leicester City finished the day on top of the table after Algerian winger Riyad Mahrez inspired them to a 4-2 home win over Sunderland at the King Power Stadium in Claudio Ranieri’s first game at the Foxes helm.

Ayew, who was the only one of Garry Monk’s new signings to be selected to start the Premier League season opener, impressed from the outset, even though he was being marked by his former Marseille team-mate Cesar Azpilicueta, who impressed throughout.

His brother and agent, Nicolas Higuain, said: “I don’t think we’ll accept the president’s offer, because the contract isn’t that different to the one we signed before”.

“We cannot go to the Premier League with five defenders”.