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Leeds United kicked off their 2025-26 Premier League campaign with a 1-0 win over Everton at Elland Road. Whites boss Daniel Farke told BBC Sport "it was a really magic night" and a "top performance" from his side.
Lukas Nmecha’s late penalty sealed Leeds’ 1-0 victory against Everton in their first game back in the top flight after a two-year absence
Lukas Nmecha’s debut-penalty goal was enough to give Leeds United all three points on their Premier League return following two seasons in the Championship.Despite dominating the first half at
Daniel Farke called on the Leeds fans to make Elland Road a fortress but he knew that would only be possible if his side started positively.
Leeds United manager Daniel Farke admitted that he was concerned that Everton might snatch the lead at Elland Road after weathering his side’s early storm but in the end, he believed they were good value for their 1-0 win.
Everton have been given a fresh assessment on Leeds United controversially being awarded a penalty during their Premier League clash on Monday evening. The Toffees suffered a 1-0 defeat at Elland Road after Lukas Nmecha converted from twelve yards in the 84th minute for Leeds.
If Leeds have ambitions of staying up, the hothouse atmosphere of Elland Road could hold the key, writes Phil McNulty.
Much has been made of the height of Leeds United’s eight summer signings, with several standing over 6ft, and Daniel Farke’s men will certainly be
Largie Ramazani must be worried about the latest transfer update at Leeds United after being left out of the action against Everton.
Leeds kept a clean sheet in their opening game of a league campaign for the first time in 13 seasons, since a 1-0 victory over Wolves in August 2012 in the Championship.
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