5 Match Winners From Premier League Opening Weekend

2. Robin van Persie (Swansea City 1-4 Manchester United)

Swansea City had made a good start to Saturday evenings game without greatly threatening the Manchester United goal. As Manchester United started to get into the game, both Ryan Giggs and Danny Welbeck missed good opportunities for the visitors. Step up Robin van Persie. The Dutch striker who has top scored in the Premier League for each of the past two seasons produced a magnificent effort on 34 minutes with his right foot to give David Moyes' side the lead. Three minutes later the Dutch striker was involved in Manchester United's second goal that led to Danny Welbeck tapping home from close range. Robin van Persie would score a cracking solo effort in the second half to put Swansea out of each as United went on to win 4-1 in their first Premier League without Sir Alex Ferguson. Wayne Rooney made an appearance in the second half to record an assist for each of the last two goals. Wilfried Bony scored a late consolation for Swansea on his debut as a half-time replacement for Leon Britton. Swansea City have now won just 2 of their 12 Premier League matches since winning the Capital One Cup in February.