But it was Oxford who struck the first blow, taking the lead in the 15th minute with Green's stunning strike.

BBC: Oxford celebrate

Dimitar Berbatov volleyed home to extend the lead before 17-year-old Danny Welbeck marked his Premier League debut with a stunning strike.

BBC: Man Utd 5-0 Stoke

Hugo Rodallega's stunning strike and a second-half goal by Jason Koumas secured the points for Wigan, with Villa struggling to create chances in the opener.

CNN: Big-spending Man City make confident start