How does United’s opening-day record stack up against their top-flight rivals? Using data from Betoclock.com, we compare their first-day results over the last decade with the other 19 teams – ranked from lowest to highest. Scroll and click through the pages to discover the opening-day league table.
1. 20th Newcastle United
Just one win on the opening day in the last 10 years, and six defeats Photo: Ian MacNicol
2. 19th Norwich City.
Ten points on the opening day for the Canaries - two wins, four draws and four defeats Photo: Nigel French
3. 18th Brighton and Hove Albion
Ten points for the Seagulls, too, but with a slightly better goal difference than Norwich. Three victories Photo: Gareth Fuller
4. 17th Crystal Palace
They'll feel they're too close to Brighton in the table. Ten points also, with three opening day wins Photo: Marc Atkins