How did all nine new managers fare in Premier League openers?
Who impressed and who has work to do? BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty looks at how the nine new managerial appointments fared on the opening week of the Premier League season.
Nine new managers have started their campaigns in the Premier League this season, with mixed results. Enzo Maresca took over at Manchester City, and within six minutes, he had a statement win only to lose the match due to late goals. Liverpool's Andoni Iraola had a tough start as his team suffered a heartbreaking loss to Chelsea, with Robert Sanchez being a poor goalkeeper.
Fulham's Alonso also had a disappointing start, losing to Chelsea with his team relying too much on Robert Sanchez. Palace's Jose Luis Enrique showed promise with a strong team performance, while Ipswich's Kieran McKenna's successor Gary O Neil had a successful debut, but there is still much work to be done. Enzo Maresca's successor at Manchester City, Carlo Ancelotti, also had a decent start with Manchester City beating Bournemouth.
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