( CNN ) -- The Stamford Bridge faithful gave their returning hero a rapturous reception before Jose Mourinho 's Chelsea team made sure the `` Special One '' would be celebrating Sunday as they beat Hull 2-0 in their English Premier League opener . Mourinho , returning for a second spell in charge at Roman Abramovich 's Chelsea , said after the win that it was proof he had made the right decision . `` It was fantastic , something you do n't forget . I know they ( the fans ) love me and that 's the reason I 'm back and could say 'yes ' to Mr Abramovich , '' he told Sky Sports . The Portuguese saw his team dominate from the start with first half goals from Oscar and veteran midfielder Frank Lampard sealing the three points . Lampard could afford to see his sixth minute penalty saved by Hull goalkeeper Allan McGregor , who made amends for his clumsy foul on Fernando Torres . Brazil 's Oscar was played in by man of the match Kevin De Bruyne before beating McGregor for the 13th minute opener . More might have followed in a fluent display by the Blues , but Lampard stepped up to double the advantage with a perfectly struck free kick . Promoted Hull improved after the break to prevent a rout , introducing a number of their close season acquisitions , including record signing Tom Huddlestone from Tottenham Hotspur . Mourinho , back after managing Inter Milan and Real Madrid , acknowledged his team had been unable to match their first half heroics although under no serious pressure . `` It was a brilliant first half , high intensity , great quality , great football . `` But it was no surprise that in the second half the intensity went down because our pre season was not easy , with a number of players involved in midweek internationals , '' he added . Earlier , Huddlestone 's old club made sure Crystal Palace 's return to the EPL would also end in defeat . Tottenham secured a 1-0 away win at Selhurst Park thanks to a second half penalty by their record signing Spain international Roberto Soldado . They also fielded other new signings Paulinho and Nacer Chadli in midfield , but Real Madrid transfer target Gareth Bale was not included , still nursing a foot injury . Champions Manchester United marked David Moyes ' first match in charge Saturday with a 4-1 win at Swansea . Last year 's runners-up Manchester City , who also have a new manager in Manuel Pellegrini and open their campaign at home to Newcastle in the Monday night game .
Chelsea give Jose Mourinho winning return to English Premier League . Oscar and Jose Mourinho goals in Last year 's as Roberto Soldado beaten 2 -0 . Mourinho returning to Chelsea after managing Inter Milan and Real Madrid . Roberto Soldado scores on English Premier League defeat as Spurs beat Crystal Palace 's 1-0 .