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A host of new signings made their debuts as the Premier League season got under way over the weekend.

Richarlison, Naby Keita, Jorginho and Fred were among those on show as fans got a chance to see their new recruits in action.

Everton star Richarlison bagged a brace in the 2-2 draw with Wolves, while Jorginho scored from the penalty spot as Chelsea cruised to victory at Huddersfield.

But which new signing impressed you the most on the opening weekend? Our reporters have their say.

Matteo Guendouzi - Tom Hopkinson

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There were some very good debuts over the weekend - Jorginho for Chelsea and Naby Keita at Liverpool looked like they’d been at their clubs for years.

I was at Fulham on Saturday, where Jean Michael Seri and Andre Schürrle looked to have settled quickly and gave home fans reasons to be positive even in defeat.

But Arsenal’s new boy Matteo Guendouzi really caught the eye, as he did in Singapore on the club’s pre-season tour.

Yes, there’s the odd rick in him but he’s got character and belief in abundance, and an eye for a pass too.

He might find himself in and out of Unai Emery’s team this season, with fellow new boy Lucas Torreira and Granit Xhaka battling him for a starting berth.

But at 19 he is a star in the making and looks like quite a signing by the Gunners.

Naby Keita - Andy Dunn

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It was a long-awaited Liverpool debut and a belting one. You can certainly tell why Jurgen Klopp has been such a long-time admirer.

Not only is he quick, powerful and direct, he has quick feet and obvious game intelligence, knowing when to cover defensively and when to take an attacking risk while the timing of his passing was first class.

Will he turn Liverpool into credible title challengers? Not alone but he will certainly help.

Richarlison - John Cross

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He gets my vote as debutant who impressed me most.

So many question marks about his sky high price - which could rise to £50m - and, as an individual, he had the biggest impact on a scoreline and a game.

He scored twice, was Everton's best player and answered a few doubts about his quality.

The Everton fans immediately took to him and it was a really impressive weekend.

James Maddison - Adrian Kajumba

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I did like the look of Leicester's new No.10. Manchester United away and Old Trafford is a big stage to make your Premier League debut on after a big money move.

And the step up to the Premier League is one that has proved to be too big for many players who have shone previously in the Championship.

But £24m attacking midfielder Maddison, 21, looked far from daunted and at home in the top flight on his Foxes league bow.

He was keen to get on the ball, take on the responsibility to try and make things happen and if he had put away his first-half chance he really would have capped what was already an eye-catching Premier League debut.

Jorginho - Matt Lawless

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One new boy who seemingly went under the radar at the weekend was Chelsea’s £56million midfield signing.

It was easy to see why Pep Guardiola was so miffed to have missed out on his signature. He got on the scoresheet in a commanding win at Huddersfield. Crucially the 26-year-old Italian benefitted N’Golo Kante, who also scored.

That partnership will surely flourish as the season goes on - and, aside from the obvious (Manchester City and Liverpool) Chelsea could prove to be ones to watch this season.

Richarlison - Steve Bates

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While Naby Keita ran him close with an eye-catching Premier League debut for Everton's rivals Liverpool, I'm going for Goodison's Brazilian striker Richarlison.

Everton spent £40 million to grab the 21-year-old attacker but his two goals at Wolves - the second a real cracker - were evidence that the South American s going to be a real star for the Toffees this season.

Always looking to run at defenders, Richarlison is a potent mix of pace, cleverness and Brazilian swagger. If he gets the right service he'll score plenty.

Naby Keita - Mike Walters

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Trainspotters had an easier time trying to find the Hogwarts Express on Platform 9-and-three-quarters at Kings Cross than Premier League fans could spot big-money new signings at the weekend.

Why do managers spend all that money and then leave their huge investments on the bench?

Of those who did come out to play, Naby Keita made an immediate noise in Jurgen Klopp's heavy metal band at Anfield straight away, and there was a common denominator for four goalkeepers making their Premier League debuts at pastures new.

Alisson, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Joe Hart and Ben Foster all kept clean sheets for their clubs.

Jean Michael Seri - Jake Polden

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No fewer than seven players made their debuts for Fulham this weekend, in the Cottagers' 2-0 home defeat by Crystal Palace.

The final score made for alarming reading, given the fact Fulham splashed out £118million on new players this summer, but there were positives from a Cottagers' perspective, despite it being clear it will take some time before this new team gels.

The biggest positive was Jean Michael Seri.

Fulham pulled off a massive coup in landing the midfielder from Nice this summer, after his previous links to Barcelona and Manchester United.

He was the Cottagers' first summer signing, and clearly benefited from completing a pre-season with his new team-mates, as opposed to the five Deadline Day signings.

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Against Palace Seri controlled the midfielder, working hard both defensively and in attack; cleaning up in front of the back four making tackles and interceptions and linking well with Ryan Sessegnon and Andre Schurrle.

At half time the midfielder had made the joint most touches and joint most interceptions of anyone on the pitch. And by the end of the game 90 per cent of every pass he attempted found its target.

But it wasn't just Seri's technical ability that caught the eye. To boss a midfield you have to be energetic, hard-working, quick and strong.

Seri proved he is all of these things, making him perfect for the Premier League. He slowed the game's tempo when necessary, he tricked defenders with skilful turns, he pressed hard and closed players down quickly, and he won second balls all over the pitch.

The final result was an early wake up call for Fulham, no doubt, but in Seri they have a player who has hit the ground running.

Richarlison - David Maddock

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Two goals on his Everton debut, and a performance that has already silenced the (admittedly not particularly loud, as it only came from Paul Merson) murmuring that the Blues paid too much for him.

He's 21, he's a Brazil U20 international and he is technically gifted, with an ability to score goals on both sides. He's also athletic and strong, and will only get better.

A good signing, that could develop into a great one, and a very impressive new Premier League signing.