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
Leeds United supporters have flooded onto social media following Daniel Farke's crushing news about club captain Ethan Ampadu.
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"He's also a tough boy, but it’s a blow for us that we will miss him in at least the two upcoming league games," manager Daniel Farke said.
Leeds completed the signing of Noah Okafor from AC Milan on Thursday for a fee of around 21 million euros ($24.5 million). The newly-promoted Premier League team announced that Okafor had signed a four-year contract “subject to a work permit and international clearance.
A cross from Dan James was met by Piroe but O’Brien scrambled it away. The first quarter of the match had passed with Everton not getting a touch in the Leeds box. That finally changes in the 29th minute when Alcaraz broke into the box but the Leeds keeper was there to snuff out the chance.
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Football365 on MSNPundits divided by Leeds vs Everton penalty ‘scandal’ as Tarkowski guilt ‘written all over his face’
Leeds’ win over Everton was settled by a late penalty that sparked fierce debate, with managers and pundits split on whether the decision was correct.