The English Premier League football side Fulham, who escaped relegation on the final day of last season, has scored an upset 1-0 home win over Arsenal.
Eslewhere captain Steven Gerrard scored four minutes into injury time as Liverpool came from behind to beat Middlesbrough 2-1 while substitute Michael Owen gave Newcastle United a 1-0 home win over Bolton Wanderers.
Tottenham Hotspur has suffered a shock 2-1 home defeat by Sunderland and promoted Stoke City has scored a stoppage-time winner for a surprise 3-2 home victory over Aston Villa.
Everton has won 2-1 at West Bromwich Albion and Blackburn Rovers have been held 1-1 by Premier League newcomers Hull City.
