Exactly 100 days since the last Premier League match, the competition resumed following its suspension due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Sheffield United were denied by a goal-line technology failure at Villa Park, while Manchester City eased to victory over Arsenal.
Here, the PA news agency looks at the league’s return in pictures.
Goal posts are wiped clean with a disinfectant wipe ahead of the match at Villa Park
Players warmed up in Black Lives Matter t-shirts
Players and officials took a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement after the whistle was blown for kick-off
‘Black Lives Matter’ replaced player names on the back of the shirts
The big talking point came as Orjan Nyland carried the ball over the line, but Sheffield United were denied by a goal-line technology failure
Referee Michael Oliver points to his watch to signal the goal-line technology did not give a goal
Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder and Aston Villa boss Dean Smith had to share the spoils
Arsenal players warm up in front of the Manchester City fan wall at the Etihad Stadium
All players and officials also took a knee at the Etihad
A match ball is wiped during the game
Arsenal had an injury nightmare as first Granit Xhaka (pictured) and then Pablo Mari were forced off
Manchester City’s Raheem Sterling scored the first goal of the Premier League's restart
Medical staff have to wear PPE
Arsenal’s David Luiz was sent off on a miserable night for Arsenal
Kevin De Bruyne made it 2-0
Manchester City’s Eric Garcia received lengthy treatment after colliding with goalkeeper Ederson
