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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.
Leeds took 21 shots in their opening game of the season, while Newcastle had 16.
Everton boss David Moyes did not name Jack Grealish in his starting lineup for the club's 2025-26 Premier League season opener against Leeds United on Monday. Grealish has been named in the matchday squad and has made it to the Toffees bench and could make his Everton debut later in the match at Elland Road.
It wouldn't be Leeds United without a bit of controversy to kick off the new Premier League campaign. A fired-up Elland Road, a disputed penalty and, in the end, a strong all-round performance saw the Whites edge past Everton in their opener.
In what was a composed yet electric return to the Premier League, Leeds United launched their campaign with a 1–0 victory over Everton at Elland Road - and it was Japan midfielder Ao Tanaka who stole the headlines.
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Halifax Courier on MSNHundreds or residents worried about increase in parked cars on Elland Road into Brighouse
Too many drivers are parking their cars clogging a junction which is used for access to a nature reserve, making it unsafe, councillors heard.
Former Leeds United and Everton striker Jermaine Beckford says he "can’t wait" to see two of his old sides go head-to-head at Elland Road tonight in the opening game of the new season.Beckford, who