Leeds, Everton and Premier League
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Leeds United edged past Everton 1-0 in the final match of the 2025-26 Premier League season’s opening weekend. Lukas Nmecha rolled home a late penalty (84’) after James Tarkowski was adjudged to have handled it inside the box.
The image of David Moyes’ hands on his head at the stroke of half-time was an appropriate metaphor for their season opener against Leeds United at Elland Road. In the first half, the Toffees
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.
Elland Road is something the Premier League, and all of its clubs, miss whenever Leeds United are absent from the top flight. It is a cauldron of anger and noise, a throwback to the bygone era which has put English football at the centre of the sport’s orbit.
Lewin's message to the Leeds United faithful caught plenty of Everton attention following his move to Elland Road.
Leeds United are interested in recruiting the services of AC Milan forward Noah Okafor this summer, according to The Athletic. Leeds manager Daniel Farke still wants to bolster his attack at the
Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite has been ruled out his side’s opening Premier League fixture against Leeds United. The 23-year-old sustained an injury in training, having played 79 minutes in the pre-season friendly against Roma on August 9.
Leeds United have officially completed the signing of Dominic Calvert-Lewin, but the striker’s injury record does carry an element of risk. Calvert-Lewin was a free agent following the expiry of his Everton contract and, following links to Newcastle, Sunderland and Manchester United, arrived at Elland Road on Friday (15 August).