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.
5. 16th Everton
Eleven points over the last decade on the opening day for the Toffees, with just two wins and five draws Photo: Cathrin Mueller
6. 15th Southampton
The Saints go marching into the opening day on the back of two wins and five draws over the last 10 years Photo: Dan Istitene
7. 14th West Ham
The Hammers have picked up 12 points over the last 10 opening days, with four wins and six defeats. Not a single draw, curiously Photo: Julian Finney
8. 13th Arsenal
The Gunners are fairly slow starters, with just three opening-day victories over the last decade Photo: David Ramos