NEWCASTLE IMPRESSES
Newcastle is entering a season with Champions League soccer for the first time since 2002-03, and judging by Saturday's performance it could well be back in the Premier League's top four this time around.
Isak netted one goal in each half after new signing Sandro Tonali had opened the scoring, with Callum Wilson and Harvey Barnes adding late goals. The scoreline could have been even bigger if not for a number of saves by Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez.
Villa's day was made even worse by a serious injury to defender Tyrone Mings, who had to be carried off on a stretcher in the 31st. It's yet another blow for Unai Emery's team after midfielder Emiliano Buendia suffered a serious knee injury this week.
Villa's marquee summer signing Moussa Diaby had equalized for the visitors in the 11th.
NEW FACES, SAME BRIGHTON
Brighton was one of the big surprises last season when it finished sixth to qualify for Europe for the first time. Despite losing more key players this offseason, it picked up where it left off against Luton - thanks in part to two newcomers.
Pedro became the club's record signing when he joined from Watford and netted his first goal for the club with a penalty in the 71st, after Solly March had given the hosts the lead in the first half.
Carlton Morris then converted a penalty for Luton's first Premier League goal, but Simon Adingra - another new signing - capitalized on a big error from Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu to make it 3-1 before fellow substitute Evan Ferguson added the fourth in injury time.
EVERTON STRUGGLES UP FRONT
Judging by its opening game, Everton still hasn't found a solution to its scoring problems.
Sean Dyche's team produced 19 shots but couldn't find a way past Bernd Leno in the Fulham goal, and instead conceded a 73rd-minute goal by Bobby De Cordova-Reid.
At Bournemouth, Dominic Solanke scored a late goal to help the hosts salvage a 1-1 draw when he collected a loose ball in the box, rounded goalkeeper Alphonse Areola, and slotted it into the net in the 82nd minute at Vitality Stadium. Bowen had put the Hammers ahead with a left-footed curler from outside the area in the 51st.
At the age of 76, Crystal Palace coach Roy Hodgson began his 47th year in management with a win thanks to Odsonne Edouard's goal early in the second half.