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Lukas Nmecha's penalty ensured Leeds earned three points in their first match back in the Premier League against Everton as they put in an impressive performance at Elland Road
Even by Elland Road standards, the old place was pretty intense at the end of last season's Championship, and Leeds United's football matched it.
An absolute dream start for Leeds and Daniel Farke, with a late penalty from Lukas Nmecha sealing the win. Everton will be aggrieved with the awarding of the spot kick, but Elland Road do not care as the party begins. Jack Harrison spent the last two seasons on loan at Everton, but he's now helping Leeds hold on here.
LEEDS are being HELD by Everton in the final Premier League encounter of matchweek one. The Whites are dominating the Toffees so far, with Daniel Farke’s side looking for a win on their
Dominic Calvert-Lewin has swapped Everton for Leeds this summer and could make his Leeds debut tonight against his former club. They have been busy in the transfer market, bringing in the likes of Sean Longstaff, Lucas Perri and Anton Stach.
Leeds United are preparing a bid for Everton striker Beto after news that he has become unsettled at the Merseyside club.
Everton boss David Moyes has been speaking to the media before Monday's Premier League game against Leeds at Elland Road (kick-off 20:00 BST). Here are the key lines from his news conference: Moyes confirmed Jarrad Branthwaite is unavailable after picking up an injury in training.