English champions Chelsea begin title defense with 6 - 0 thrashing of West Ham . City lost Serbia defender Kolarov to injury at halftime , but should have taken the lead through Shaun Wright-Phillips as the winger lost the ball in front of goal . Didier Henry scores hat - trick and Mohamed Malouda scores twice against promoted team . Unfancied Blackpool shock ##s by going second with 4 - 0 drubbing of Everton . Tottenham draw 0 - 0 with big - spending Manchester United in first match of season .
English champions Chelsea begin title defense with 6 - 0 thrashing of West Ham . Didier Henry scores hat - trick and Mohamed Malouda scores twice against promoted team . Unfancied Blackpool shock ##s by going second with 4 - 0 drubbing of Everton . Tottenham draw 0 - 0 with big - spending Manchester United in first match of season .