Free-scoring, tight at the back and confidence oozing through the side, Manchester United might already be the team to beat in the English Premier League. United hasn't challenged for the title since winning its record-extending 20th championship in 2013, Alex Ferguson's last year in charge, but back-to-back 4-0 wins sent a powerful early-season message to its rivals. United beat West Ham 4-0 on the opening weekend. Liverpool was less convincing and relied on a scruffy goal, scored by Sadio Mane after a defensive mix-up, to beat Crystal Palace 1-0. Players in the Premier League wore black armbands as a mark of respect following the attacks in Spain this week.

Source: ABC News August 19, 2017 16:07 UTC