Nmecha secured a "massive" win for Leeds, but this was also definitely a game which gives Farke ammo to push for his new striker. Rasmus Hojlund, anyone?

Nmecha also won as many duels (one) as Piroe managed (one) in 78 minutes on the pitch, per Sofascore, which perhaps speaks to the difference in physicality and mobility between the two forwards, as the substitute immediately looked to cause problems for Tarkowski and Michael Keane.

Noah Okafor could join free signings Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Lukas Nmecha at the club as Farke strengthens his forward line

Leeds won 1-0 via a late penalty for a hand-ball against James Tarkowski and converted by Nmecha. The summer signing later said: "Amazing. I'm really happy. It was a great first game.

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 on Monday.

Everton boss David Moyes does not believe James Tarkowski handled Anton Stach's shot and it was "a really poor decision" to reward Leeds with a penalty. Lukas Nmecha slotted home from the spot six minutes from time and the Toffees' first game of the season ended in defeat.