Leeds, Everton and Elland Road
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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.
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
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.
Daniel Farke could finally seal a move for Jonathan Rowe as Leeds United look to strengthen for a difficult 2025/26 campaign.
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.
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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.
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.