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"What a wonderful noise," Sam Matterface bellowed on talkSPORT as Manchester United fans celebrated a third goal at Old Trafford.

Fans were back and they were back with a bang on Saturday.

Bruno Fernandes and co. gave the Old Trafford faithful plenty to smile about on Saturday
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Bruno Fernandes and co. gave the Old Trafford faithful plenty to smile about on SaturdayCredit: Getty
Man United fans were elated by what they saw on the pitch and celebrated with their players
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Man United fans were elated by what they saw on the pitch and celebrated with their playersCredit: Getty
Premier League new boys Brentford beat the 13-time champions 2-0 on their first game back in the top flight for 74 years and the fans had that little corner of London rocking on Friday night
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Premier League new boys Brentford beat the 13-time champions 2-0 on their first game back in the top flight for 74 years and the fans had that little corner of London rocking on Friday nightCredit: AFP

At 3pm, as Rafa Benitez waved to Everton fans at Goodison Park, he was applauded and cheered. Forty-five minutes later the new manager and his players were booed off the pitch with Southampton 1-0 up.

&quot;Rafael Benitez now knows just how tough life can be when youre manager of Everton," marvelbet369.commentator Ian Danter explained.

Earlier, at Old Trafford, as Man United paraded new signing Raphael Varane to the fans, the travelling Leeds fans were heard cheekily shouting "Who are ya?"

Brentford's supporters made plenty of noise on Friday night as Arsenal were stunned in their loss.

Benitez was applauded onto the pitch by Everton fans, but was booed off it at half-time - the expectation on a Premier League manager is tough!
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Benitez was applauded onto the pitch by Everton fans, but was booed off it at half-time - the expectation on a Premier League manager is tough!Credit: AFP
Watford fans were excited to be back in the Premier League
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Watford fans were excited to be back in the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty
Leicester was rocking when their players took to the pitch, with fireworks and flags
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Leicester was rocking when their players took to the pitch, with fireworks and flagsCredit: Getty
At Stamford Bridge, the Chelsea support was in full voice and they were not disappointed
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At Stamford Bridge, the Chelsea support was in full voice and they were not disappointedCredit: AFP

They revelled in Arsenal's pain by telling them they were going down before turning to Mikel Arteta in the away dugout. "You're getting sacked in the morning," they told him.

Oh how we've missed this passion and, at times, comical impatience - Everton were level minutes after the second half began and then won 3-1.

“The fans were amazing, what an atmosphere. I’m a bit speechless," Brentford boss Thomas Frank said after the historic 2-0 win.

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"It’s impossible to imagine a better way to start this new season. It's great to have our fans back," Man United midfielder Fred wrote on Instagram. "Thanks God!"

Over at Stamford Bridge, there was a special kind of noise when Trevoh Chalobah's rifling shot hit the back of the net.

"Listen to that," Adrian Durham on talkSPORT told listeners as celebrations were heard.

"That is Chelsea's third goal and its a spectacular strike from a player that these fans all love."

Chalobah was overcome with emotion following the goal on his debut
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Chalobah was overcome with emotion following the goal on his debutCredit: Getty
It was so pleasing that fans were in the stadium to share the moment with him
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It was so pleasing that fans were in the stadium to share the moment with himCredit: Getty
Fans at the King Power missed scenes like this - yes, we mean Jamie Vardy howling like a wolf
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Fans at the King Power missed scenes like this - yes, we mean Jamie Vardy howling like a wolfCredit: Getty
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